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Tag: The Third Piece

How to Get the Most From Jogger Pants

As I looked at jogger pants for sale, they seemed to be marketed in a very casual way similar to sweatpants for down time only.  But they have so much more potential.  Even if you have never worn joggers, I hope you will begin to see how to make the most of them as you look through this post.

Joggers are comfy and casual, but they can also be dressed up for day or evening.  They are usually made of French terry or jersey material, but there are also versions in velvet, satin and even sequins or faux leather.  They are versatile enough to fit any occasion or lifestyle and yet comfortable and stretchy. Anyone can wear them.  Age doesn’t matter.

Here are some outfit ideas to help you get the most use from your jogger pants.  Even though there are outfits here using t-shirts and sneakers, there is a twist added with a third piece, texture or accessories.

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9 of the Best Ways to Wear a Velvet Kimono or Duster

This is the fourth in a series of posts on how to add a touch of luxury to your outfits with velvet. Previously, I wrote a style tip and how to style a velvet jacket or top. You can find those subjects linked at the bottom of this post along with another that I wrote for my Holiday Series (HERE.) I have gotten lots of positive feedback on my kimono outfit ideas (HERE) so I know that kimonos are popular. Age doesn’t matter! First of all, kimonos and dusters cloak your body in comfort. Secondly, they’re that all-important third piece that takes a basic two-piece outfit from plain to spectacular effortlessly. Ultimately that makes them a go-to item for the holidays, whether you have a special event or you just want to feel festive at home. So with all that goodness in mind, let’s take a look at nine of the best ways to wear a kimono or duster. Continue Reading

Style Tip of the Day: A Beautiful Warm-Weather Look

This is an installment in my Style Tips series (see more here.) Today I have an easy way to upgrade your outfit in the spring and summer.  Age doesn’t matter. You can make a plain and basic outfit look better at home or quickly spiff it up on your way out the door. Here’s how you do it:

Style Tip of the Day:  A Beautiful Warm-Weather Look

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20+ Ways to Wear a Moto Vest That Will Give You an Edge

A surprising style featured by designers for spring and summer 2023 is the biker or moto trend, because this is normally associated with fall and winter. The biker vest is a good option for warm-weather outfits, since it’s like wearing a motorcycle jacket without the sleeves. Use a leather vest the same way you would wear the jacket. Wearing opposites works so well that you can pair your vest with feminine garments such as a slip dress, sheer blouse or airy eyelet and lace. In this post, you’ll find 20+ ways to wear a moto vest throughout the various seasons.

I found the perfect black faux leather moto vest last year, and I’ve only worn it once.  I would really like to have lots of ways to wear it, so I’ve come up with over 20 outfit ideas.  A couple of my blogger friends are included in the photos below.  If we love wearing our moto vests, you can be sure that age doesn’t matter!  So why don’t you try some of the outfit ideas below that will give you an edge? I hope you will enjoy them!

20+ Ways to Wear a Moto Vest

For Spring/Summer

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Debbie of Fashion Fairy Dust in a pink moto vest and floral shirt

  • A moto vest + a floral shirt over a white tee + blue jeans.  Add booties and layered necklaces.  (Bonus points for pretty socks like Debbie’s above!)
  • A moto vest + a sheer, feminine blouse with full sleeves + blue jeans.  Add heels.

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    Long Moto Vest from JustFab
  • A black moto vest + your favorite red tee + your fave pair of jeans.  Add scarf of your choice + nude or tan heels or booties.
  • A black moto vest + a white graphic tee + distressed blue jeans.  Add black and silver bracelets.

Alaskan blogger Nicole featuring how to wear a leather biker vest with a tired skirt in spring
Nicole from High Latitude Style blog in a spring look from her post on How You Can Wear a Leather Biker Vest

  • When wearing a tulle skirt and a matching-color top with sleeves, you might like to add a biker vest.
  • A moto vest over a t-shirt dress.

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    Polo by Ralph Lauren Suede Moto Vest from Poshmark
  • A black moto vest + a long shirt or blouse + skinnies.  Add black ankle boots with a heel.
  • A black moto vest + a long-sleeve graphic tee in a dark color + blue jeans.  Add turquoise jewelry.

Outfits That Can Work During Various Times of the Year:

Moto vest with graphic tee and pink pleated skirt from ShopStyle.

  • A biker vest + any t-shirt + a skirt.
  • A moto vest + a sweater + jeans. You might like to add some sparkle and/or metallics, such as:  a gemstone belt, earings, bracelets, metallic shoes.

From Nordstrom

  • A moto vest + a striped tee with long or short sleeves + jeans.
  • A black moto vest + a black t-shirt with short or long sleeves + black jeans.  Add black sneakers.
  • A black moto vest + a black graphic t-shirt, short sleeved or long sleeved + black jeans.  You might like to add a cord or chain bracelet or two.

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From Michael Kors Collection

  • A moto vest over a sweater over a button-up + trousers, cropped or not.  Add heels.
  • A black moto vest + a t-shirt in your favorite color, short sleeved or long sleeved + black pants or jeans.  You may want to belt the pants.  Add long gold pendants + bangles.

For Fall/Winter

From Anthropologie

  • Transition to Fall:  Wear a biker vest for extra insulation over your favorite summer pieces. For instance, a moto vest + a dress + booties.
  • Fall:  Wear a moto vest in place of a knit vest.
  • Winter:  In freezing temps, layer a moto vest under your coat for extra warmth.

    From Free People
  • Transition to Fall:  A moto vest + a plaid shirt + a short jean skirt.
  • A black moto vest + a black graphic tee + a short jean skirt.  Add black high-top sneakers.
  • A plaid shirt + a cardigan over it that’s a bit longer + a moto vest + any color jeans.  Add a pendant.
  • A short dress over skinny black jeans + a longer-length black cardigan + a black moto vest.  Add one or two long pendants + biker boots + studded accessories, such as a black belt, jewelry and bag.
  • A lightweight dress tucked inside jeans + a duster cardigan over it + black moto vest over that.  Add a scarf for extra warmth.
  • A black moto vest over a black sweatshirt/hoodie + black pants/jeans.  Add flat black ankle boots.  You may also like to layer a black t-shirt under the hoodie.

  • A black moto vest + a black layering turtleneck + a black midi skirt + black ankle boots.
  • A black moto vest + a black turtleneck, or one in your favorite color + black ponte pants.  Add black pumps or booties.
  • A black leather vest + a charcoal turtleneck + blue jeans. Add a statement necklace, perhaps with mixed metals.
  • A blouse, patterned or solid + a shorter cardigan + a longer-length cardi over it + a moto vest over all + skinnies.  Add a belt + ankle boots + pendants.

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    Sarah, aka badassbabyboomer on Instagram

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