I have this odd affection for SWEATER VESTS - check out some of my previous posts with them here: My Blue Roses Sweater Vest + My Blue Lacoste Cable Knit Sweater Vest - which I have yet to blog about. Well, my love for this fine piece began in high school and has since blossomed. Sure, they get a bad rep since they're usually associated with dorks or nerds but I think they're C O O L. High five to Raj Koothrappali, from The Big Bang Theory, for wearing them in every episode for the past nine seasons - he wears them with such confidence!

Not only do sweater vests integrate very well into office attire, they're perfect for casual outings! They're thin enough for layering during Fall/Winter, perfect for keeping you warm on chilly Spring days and great for those cold Summer nights! But enough about my obsession with sweater vests. I decided to feature another favorite layering piece - the SLEEVELESS DUSTER COAT ( I found a black sleeveless duster coat for just $12 HERE). Since I was planning on doing some outdoor shopping, I paired this outfit with my comfortable BCBG MAX AZRIA buckle boots and a fedora ( Get a similar wool plum and black fedora with black trim for just $7!). Until next time!