How to Make a Sweater Vest Feminine
The sweater vest, once a throwback staple of the 1970s, has grown in popularity. Today's version can be a stylish and sexy addition to any wardrobe. You can make a sweater vest more feminine with embellishments. Be sure to take the entire outfit into consideration when going for any look, not just the appearance of the vest itself. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Sweater vest
- Shirt
- Belt
- Accessories (pearls, pin-on flowers, buttons)
- Heels
- Skinny jeans or pants
Instructions
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Consider the shape of the sweater vest you are working with. Determine if it long and bulky or short and tight. Take note of whether it has buttons or is a pullover.
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Pair a long, bulky sweater vest with a thin belt. A form-fitting top with either three-quarter or full-length sleeves looks best. Since longer sweaters cover your rear, it is safe to wear a pair of skinny jeans or pants. High heels will work well with this look, as will a longer necklace that extends below the bustline.
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Pair a tight sweater vest with a tight plain white T-shirt. Wear with a fitted, possibly flared, pair of pants or jeans. Add a pin or brooch on one shoulder. The pin can be a retro rhinestone piece or a floral pin with a pearl center. Shoes can be heels or flats, depending on whether you are going out or going for a more casual look.
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Replace the buttons on a long or short sweater vest that buttons down the front with classic pearl buttons. This gives the sweater a richer look.
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Tips & Warnings
Heels make any outfit more feminine.
Do not mix too many colors.
Taking a really wide sweater to a seamstress to make it more form-fitting can make a huge difference.
