An extended vest, at first glance, is not the most necessary thing in a wardrobe. However, it is only necessary to buy or sew one of these, and it will become clear - this is exactly the thing that will make it clear that its owner has a taste and sense of style. Such vests, made of any kind of fabric, having different lengths and a diverse palette, are now worn in the office with a skirt, and in their free time with jeans and even shorts and sneakers.
How to choose women's vests from fabric
Elongated vests as a fashion trend entered a new round of popularity (after the previous one, started in the 70s by the fashion house Yves Saint Laurent) a couple of years ago, and today this piece of clothing feels confident in designer collections and mass-market stores. However, to choose exactly your vest, you will have to try.
To begin with, it is worth noting that such a vest will go to any figure, height and age. Moreover, the vest creates two elongated verticals on the sides, which visually stretches the figure and adds harmony and style, so full ladies just need extra long women's vests made of fabric. Choose large sizes with the length covering the hips, which are often the problem area.
Low women should choose not too elongated models, up to the middle of the thigh, so as not to seem even lower. It is better to supplement a vest with narrow trousers and skirts to stretch a silhouette more.
Owners of a pear-shaped figure should choose a vest that extends downward, and an hourglass should emphasize the waist with a belt or strap, so choose women's vests made of fabric elongated from softer fabrics.
With pants
An elongated vest gives any everyday look a fresh breath and a touch of chic, but sometimes the question arises of what to wear with this thing. The easiest option is to complete the vest with trousers or jeans. Skinny jeans or boyfriends plus a laconic shirt or a light shirt in combination with a vest no longer look corny. For a casual option, add loafers or slip-ons to the kit, and heeled shoes will add chic. If you combine red boats, a vest, skinny jeans and a black or white long vest, you get a modern classic - the perfect look that might lack only red lipstick. However, the vest is suitable for the vest in other combinations - it can reduce the official appearance of a strict thing.
With pants, you can combine any model of women's elongated vests made of fabric. So, a loose long vest made of soft fabric goes well with sneakers. For a complete look, take a voluminous backpack.
For the office option, wear a sleeveless blouse and tight pants under the vest. The vest will need to be buttoned and added to the image of the boat - it will turn out fresh and fashionable, but in a businesslike way.
A very long vest with pockets and a voluminous collar goes well with flares or trousers wide from the hip. Such a bohemian free image is perfect for cool spring or autumn days. However, this set is only suitable for tall girls of miniature growth, he will not decorate.
A bold and witty ensemble is obtained if you wear culottes or pants in a pajama style with an extended vest.
Elongated women's vests in combination with a skirt
The hem of a skirt or dress should at least peek out from under the vest, otherwise the image may turn out to be vulgar - it would seem that, except for the vest, the girl has nothing.
However, young long-legged girls are allowed a lot, and in the summer season in an informal setting it will be quite appropriate to look ultra-mini, balanced by a longer vest.
If you sew an elongated female vest from fabric matching the dress fabric and with a hem to the hem - such an outfit will look expensive and elegant.
Straight midi skirts and mid-calf A-line skirts look great with an extra long vest. A narrow pencil skirt will also become a companion to the vest. With the length to the middle of the knee you get an office option, and a longer pencil skirt will create an amazing evening look.
Fabrics from which women’s vests are made of elongated fabric
Photos from fashion shows prove that you can sew an elongated vest from any fabric. More classic models sew from those that hold their shape well. These are mainly costume fabrics - linen, tweed, gabardine.
Free cut models can be made of any dress fabrics, dense knitwear. They create a more informal, free image. Vests with a length below the knee look good from such fabrics.
Also the vest can be knitted. From dense woolen threads, cozy patterns are obtained for cool weather, and thin, delicate knitted vests are ideal for boho, chic or ethnic style.
Also, the vest can be made of leather or suede (natural or artificial) or denim. Denim vests are usually fitted, but are worn open. If you complement such a vest with a checkered shirt, you get a slight hint of a country look.
Leather patterns can be complemented with grunge-style rivets or zippers. At the same time, an elongated straight-cut leather vest goes well with trousers and laconic shirts - this is a great way to add a bit of freedom to a classic or monochrome bow.
The fringe that adorns the hem or shelf of a vest will create new accents in the image.
And finally, silk - truly chic evening gowns for women from fabric are sewn from it. Elongated silk vests can be added to the total bow sets (this is a set made up of items of the same color) to a dress or trouser suit.
Colors
The most versatile colors are white and black. It is in them that women’s waistcoats are mainly sewed from fabric. Extra long black vests are suitable for casual images, for business style, and for evening outings. White will refresh summer looks, perfectly complement jeans and black trousers. Also white is a great companion to any bright colors. Complement your white vest and jeans with a yellow top, or red pumps, or even a neon pink handbag . The combination with white will make these bright shades even more juicy.
However, the versatility of black and white should not be forgotten about other colors, such as beige, which can be safely considered the new black in terms of versatility. Or the color camel - elegant and noble.
If you want bright spots, you can sew a vest from any fabric and any color or look for what you need in stores, so in the boutiques of the Zara brand bright and juicy orange women's vests made of elongated fabric are presented.
How to wear an extra long vest in cool weather
An extended vest will perfectly help out on cool days, when you still don’t really want to put on outerwear, but layering already looks appropriate.
Under the vest, you can wear a turtleneck or a long knit sweatshirt or even a large knit oversized sweater, but in this case it is worth adding a narrow top with a narrow skirt or skinny trousers and heels.
A great retro look will come from a straight suede vest, turtleneck, knee-length flared skirts, heeled ankle boots and a wide-brimmed hat.
Long vest for summer
In summer, an extended vest can be worn with almost anything. Such a vest is useful to make a mini dress a little more serious. Also, the vest will perfectly complement the crop top and the sun skirt or skinny jeans.
Surprisingly, even with shorts and a vest, the vest will look appropriate. Choose white or, conversely, bright, but then it should be the main emphasis in the outfit.
DIY vest
It is quite simple to create an elongated vest with your own hands. The simplest idea is not to throw away a boring jacket, but to rip off his sleeves and give things a new life.
However, you can create from scratch women's vests made of elongated fabric. Patterns today are easy to find and buy, but you can build them yourself.
To build such a pattern, you need to take several measurements:
- The length of the vest - measure and set aside two values - from the neck to the waist and from the waist below, so it will be clear where to make the tucks.
- Chest and waist - on the pattern, put aside half of these values of +3 centimeters per fitting.
- The depth of the armhole.
- Neck circumference - set aside half on the pattern.
- Shoulder length.
Lay out the finished parts of the pattern on the fabric. To do this, fold the canvas in half, put the back detail (on the right on the pattern) to the fold of the fabric, so the back will turn out to be one-piece. Place the part of the shelf (left) on the free edge - there will be two of these parts.
Key points to keep in mind:
- Choose the right fabric. If you want a more classic vest, take suit fabrics, if loose fit, then you can consider knitwear. Do not save on fabric, the type of the final product and its service life depend on its quality.
- Costume type vests must have a lining, do not forget to buy fabric and for it - silk, viscose or polyester. The lining can be made in the color of the main fabric, as well as in a companion shade or in contrast. However, remember that often an elongated vest is worn open, therefore, the lining will become part of the whole image.
- Carefully take all measurements, especially if you are building the pattern yourself - the correct fit of the vest depends on this.
- It is better for novice seamstress to choose simple models of vests - straight, non-fitted, without complicated lapels and pockets. The main details of the pattern then will be the shelf, back, turning the armholes and necks (plus details of the shelf and back for lining).
A ready-made vest will make any, even the simplest, look really fresh and stylish.