Thursday, September 11, 2014

Puffed Out

{Via}
Get your puff on with a puffer vest! It honestly took me a little while to get into the whole vest thing {I think it had something to do with an unfortunate looking vest I wore with my school uniform in the seventh and eighth grade}. Fortunately by my freshmen year of college I was all about wearing a Vineyard Vines vest with my oxford shirts and jeans in the fall, I was able to get over my hatred of vests unscarred. I still prefer coats, jackets, trenches, and such but every now and then a fall day just calls for a puffer vest.

J. Crew seems to have the cutest patterns and most stylish puffer vests that I have come across at least. There was a herringbone puffer vest J. Crew had last year that I wish I had gotten but luckily J. Crew Factory has it this year! In the South you never know what the weather is going to be like; I remember when I was ten during the middle of January it was close to 80°F, a friend and I were running around in our summer clothes and two day later it snowed. Down here a vest is always a good thing to have in your wardrobe for a cold fall day or a warmer winter day, and besides they are fun to style!

If you are lacking a vest from your collection of outerwear I strongly suggest you invest in a good quality one this year. They are perfect to throw on over a sweater or a plaid shirt. Here are a few of my favorite puffer vests from J. Crew and the J. Crew Factory store.
Excursion Quilted Vest
Novelty Quilted Puffer Vest
Excursion Vest in Pinstripe
Novelty Quilted Puffer Vest inBuffalo Blue
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26 comments:

  1. Make me upSeptember 11, 2014 at 4:27 AM

    I've never heard it called a puffer vest before! In the UK we call them gillets or a waistcoat haha. They keep you so warm in the winter :) x

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    1. LaurenSeptember 11, 2014 at 10:35 AM

      I love those two terms! But yes a quilted vest definitely does the trick in the winter!

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    To be honest I usually prefer a coat or jacket over a vest, too, but these cute patterns make me want to switch it up a little and wear vests more! I think the second vest you've featured is my favorite :)

    Jenna
    The Darling Sort

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    1. LaurenSeptember 11, 2014 at 10:35 AM

      The second vest is my favorite as well, I just love the print and style!

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  3. Maja KSeptember 11, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    I have one in my wardrobe and it's mainly there because I never think of wearing it- I like your vest choices and style combination in the first photo :) xx Maja

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  4. Anamaria MiaSeptember 11, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    I really enjoy reading this post :)

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  5. footnotes and findsSeptember 11, 2014 at 1:53 PM

    these are all so stylish, perfect for the fall!

    www.footnotesandfinds.com

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    1. LaurenSeptember 11, 2014 at 3:19 PM

      They really are! They would be perfect to wear to a football game or relaxing next to a fire.

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  6. AlexSeptember 11, 2014 at 2:57 PM

    I think a navy vest will pop up on my fall wish list since it goes with so much!
    -Alex
    www.monstermisa.blogspot.com

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    1. LaurenSeptember 11, 2014 at 3:19 PM

      A navy vest would go with so many things, it would be without a doubt a great thing to add to you wardrobe!

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  7. Katherine L September 11, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    I completely agree. I really want to, but I just can't jump on the vest bandwagon. I feel like they wouldn't be nearly warm enough, and that my arms (and subsequently rest of me) would be freezing all day! But they look so darn cute with riding boots and a plaid shirt in the fall. Hmm, decisions, decisions.

    -Katherine
    http://thegreenbows.blogspot.ca

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    1. LaurenSeptember 11, 2014 at 7:29 PM

      They actually keep you surprisingly warm, you should give one a try!

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  8. UnknownSeptember 11, 2014 at 5:41 PM

    i'm really looking to invest in a great vest this fall, great post.

    mon | http://www.monsemble.ca

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  9. Carolina PingloSeptember 11, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    i dont own any puffer vests but they look so cute on!!

    http://carolinapinglo.blogspot.ca/

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    1. LaurenSeptember 11, 2014 at 7:37 PM

      I love how easy they are to put on over a shirt or a sweater!

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  10. Meggie JulySeptember 12, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    I'm OBSESSED with puffer vests! I own five! Seriously the best for layering in the fall :)

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  11. Elizzabeth HopeSeptember 12, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    I'm obsessed with the herringbone vest!!! Still haven't gotten it but hopefully I'll be able to soon!!! Your blog is so cute! I just came across it! I have to follow!!! :D

    xo, Lizzie
    Haute-off-the-press.com

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    1. LaurenSeptember 12, 2014 at 11:12 AM

      Thank you so much for the follow and the lovely comment! I am obsessed with the herringbone vest as well, I wish it weren't on backorder...

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  12. UnknownSeptember 12, 2014 at 1:31 PM

    puffer vests are one of the best things about colder temps! great post :)

    xo, carli
    www.puppiesandpolkadots.com

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2014 at 7:13 PM

    Ive been dying to get a puffer vest from J.Crew, I love this blog post! xo

    Marly Rae
    http://marlyrae.com

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    1. LaurenSeptember 14, 2014 at 10:13 AM

      So happy to hear that you enjoyed this blog post! J. Crew has so many great vest that would be a good addition to any wardrobe!

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  14. Emily KatherineSeptember 13, 2014 at 7:46 PM

    I so love puffy vests! And I also totally understand the crazy weather in the south! you always have to be prepared!!!

    - Emily
    www.dimplesofdixie.com

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