This waistcoat has my favorite tailored fit out of anything I’ve ever taken in to be altered. The tailoring job is exquisite and despite being a masculine garment, is extremely figure flattering. It nips at the waist and flares at the hip beautifully. It’s such a fun, dandy-esque piece that I love pulling out for summer.
Last summer, I had this waistcoat altered down to my proportions by taking up the shoulder (moved the bust, hip and hem into the right spots, as well as made the arm holes smaller) and slimming the sides. Having a skilled tailor you trust with complicated alterations is essential for an overhaul such as this. The tailor I had work on this piece is very knowledgeable in menswear tailoring, and it came out flawlessly.
:: photos – Mr. AN ::
Outfit Details – Banana Republic waistcoat :: Ann Taylor shirt :: Ever skirt :: J.Crew handbag :: Cole Haan shoes (similar) :: J.Crew necklace ( similar here):: Kate Spade watch (customized) :: Stella & Dot bracelet (c/0) (in silver) :: Essie “Turquoise and Caicos” nail color
This is very helpful, I have a pinstripe vest I really like, but it doesn’t sit quite right, so I never end up wearing it.
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Great tailoring and cute dandy outfit! Does BF mind being called Mr AN ;)
Thanks Lisa! He prefers being called Mr. AN to boyfriend. After he started taking photos, he wanted a better moniker than just “boyfriend” and I’ve called him Mr. AN on the blog in the past, so it just made sense. =)
Where did you get your Ever skirt? I love the flowiness (and pockets!).
Thanks! I picked it up from Bloomingdales a few years ago. I’ve tried looking for the brand again recently, and it appears they went bankrupt late last year. =(
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/million-320879-bleick-store.html
i remember when you had this done last year and i was really convinced i needed a vest! i actually thought about it again a week ago or so when i was looking at a theory one. still havent make the leap! i love it on you, though. so flattering.
H&M had some good ones before all the summer flowy stuff came in. I’m betting there will be more once fall merch comes in. Might be a good time to try one out to make sure you like them. =)
Aw! I remember seeing this up in Seattle…and probably telling you that the first time you posted it! It pairs so nicely with that skirt!
Again…your boyfriend is doing a great job on the pictures! :)
Thanks Michelle! I remember you mentioning it way back when! =)
Mr. AN took some beautiful photos here! Great look, head to toe.
You look spectacular. You make me want to run out to find a good vest to add to closet.
lovely! that mr. an is getting good! =D
I LOVE that skirt! Too bad the company is not around anymore. It looks great on you!
Woohoo Mr AN getting in on the blogging action ;) Love this outfit Kelly – so you! the perfect mix of masculine and feminine :)
I love the outfit. Just wondering — can you wear the vest with nothing underneath, for a different look? Or is it too — ummmm — revealing??
Thanks Jane! I’ve never tried wearing nothing underneath, but I think it’s probably a little too low cut. ;)
Love it! specially how it looks from behind :-D
Kelly, this outfit looks fabulous on you! I love that you don’t try to “fake” the fit all the time, that you actually get your clothing tailored to fit you. I’ve discovered that if I fake the fit, I don’t reach for that item as often because it doesn’t fit. I really love the results on this vest!
Thanks Ana! Some items NEED to be tailored if they don’t fit right off the rack…like this vest. It looked awful on me before my tailor worked his magic. Faking fit only really works on things like blouses which can be tucked and cuffed, or worn oversized if the inspiration strikes. Any blazers I have that didn’t fit too well are slowly making their way to the tailor too. =P
LOVE your skirt!
Waistcoats are so nice to wear, they give structure to an outfit. By the way: loved your little cameo on Wendy’s last video!
Thanks! Felt honored to be included in one of Wendy & MM’s videos. =)
I always love your menswear-inspired posts :) I stole one of hubby’s and am planning to alter – your illustration is very helpful! If all goes well, you’ll soon see a Kelly-inspired OOTD
Whoohoo! Can’t wait to see! =)
Hi! I stumbled upon your blog just now, and I love it! I love your style, and as a petite woman (5’2″, 00) myself, having a place I can turn to for tips and inspiration is great!
Oh, I have to thank you for that old post about altering the vest!! It helped me realize what was wrong with an Express vest I had bought and I was able to return it time.