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Brrr… it’s freezing, which means cozy season is finally here! Get your winter coats and jackets out, but make sure they include this fall/winter’s fashion favorites: quilted vests and jackets! When the temperature drops, the best thing to do is to hibernate. If you’re venturing outside, do so in a low-key, comfy and cozy silhouette featuring diamond-shaped quilting outerwear that offers insulation, warmth and stylish design. Compared to overcoats and puffer jackets, quilted vests and jackets are less bulky, but still capable of keeping you warm. Quilted outerwear is a great investment for transitional weather. Vests and jackets in this distinctive design are easy to dress up or down, so what’s not to love about this winter fashion trend?
Get a little experimental when layering with quilted outerwear. Prepare your toastiest F/W looks with four stylish combos from our latest Fashion Menu.
Breakfast Set
Get decked out for a winter morning in an oversized quilted bomber jacket, sweatshirt and biker shorts.
An oversized, warm and comfy set is the way to go for a lazy winter morning or for a quick run to a nearby cafe! For an all-round slouchy ‘fit, consider pairing an oversized collar sweatshirt with biker shorts, andthen throw on an oversized quilted bomber jacket. Put a baseball capon if you’re having a bad hair day, and yet still look effortlessly put-together by slinging on a canvas fanny packto store all your essentials. Before you head out, slip on white chunky sneakerswith white socksand you’re all set!
Lunch Set
Relive the 90s with Cher’s outfit from Clueless but with a modern twist – a plaid pleated mini skirt, plain turtleneck top and quilted button-up vest.
Who said that quilted outerwear should only be paired with denim bottoms? This ultra-chic 90s-inspired outfit shows otherwise! The plaid pleated mini skirtis part of Cher’s iconic signature look in Clueless. Team one with a plain yet versatile turtleneck top, and layer on a white quilted button-up vest for a modish spin. Accessorize the look with a fancy beretand a faux leather clutchfor touches of luxe. For footwear, this season’s favorite of knee-high bootswill beautifully tie the whole look together.
Tea Set
An elegant way to style a reversible quilted fleece jacket is to pair it with a ribbed knit midi sheath dress!
Keep this fail-safe outfit in your daily rotation as you can never go wrong with cream and off-white colors. Style a cream colorribbed knit midi sheath dress with a season-spanning reversible quilted fleece jacketthat offers two versatile looks in one. The key to styling patchwork quilted jackets is to keep the rest of your outfit plain and minimal. Grab a white tote bag and throw on white canvas sneakersas they pair exquisitely with one another without diverting attention from the statement quilted jacket! Add a tasseled scarf to the equation if you need extra warmth!
Dinner Set
When in doubt, rely on this black outfit combo of a cropped quilted vest, velvet boot-cut jeans, a reflective mock-neck tank top and cool accessories.
This set proves that a black outfit doesn’t equal a boring outfit! If you don’t know how to style a cropped quilted vest, try compiling your ‘fit in a cohesive black monochrome palette to make the distinctive centerpiece much more wearable! Start with velvet boot-cut pantsand pair them with a plain mock-neck tank top with reflective glow-in-the-dark details to give the look some dimension. Add a black beanie, oversized sunniesand a buckled crossbody bag to the mix, as the combination of textures will keep the outfit interesting. Complete the look with lace-up combat boots to create a cool contrast, and there you have it – a stunning look!
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