The vest is a humble hero piece that adds a sense of simplistic style and androgyny, and they are cropping up everywhere this season. This novel item originates from a menswear-infused, three-piece suit. Today, waistcoats are available in endless options: classic cuts with belts in the back, longline double-breasted styles, and even oversized silhouettes.

But what to do with it? How to wear it? Buttoned or unbuttoned? With or without a suit? Watch for three ways to style the tailored vest this season + shop my vest selects!

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1.Tuxedo Vest

Wear this unbuttoned over a matching set, silk blouse and skirt, or over a slightly flowy midi dress.

• YVES SAINT LAURENT Grain de Poudre Wool Waistcoat

• MAX MARA Silk Blouse

• JCREW Gwyneth Slip Skirt

• GUCCI Women's Baby Mid-Heel Horsebit Slingback Pumps

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2. Longline Vest

Pair solo buttoned up as a shirt in and of itself, or layer over thin layering long sleeves and turtlenecks once the weather turns cold.

• VERONICA BEARD Amika double-breasted linen-blend vest

• FRAME Le Crop Mini Boot Trousers

• SAM EDELMAN Codie Booties

• STRATHBERRY Lana Osette Bicolor Leather Crossbody Bucket Bag

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3. Vest Suiting

Suit up in a matching set for a timeless tailored look. Chloe suit shown in video, similar suiting:

• GABRIELA HEARST Women's Zelos Strech Wool & Silk Tweed Vest

• GABRIELA HEARST Addin Strech Wool & Silk Tweed Blazer

• GABRIELA HEARST Rhien Sparkle Wool & Silk Blend Wide Leg Pants

• DOLCE VITA Crys Chain Loafer

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