The Long and Short of It

long line vest, sleeveless top, olive green skinny pants

When: before vacation // Weather: warm // Real life: work

long line vest, sleeveless top, olive green skinny pants

long line vest, sleeveless top, olive green skinny pants

long line vest, sleeveless top, olive green skinny pants^One of my favorite lip colors for fall – Revlon’s Cherries in the Snow

long line vest, sleeveless top, olive green skinny pants

long line vest, sleeveless top, olive green skinny pants

long line vest, sleeveless top, olive green skinny pants

“Ask Sarah. She’s a fashion blogger.”

This is something I hear from my friends all the time. Thanks to my status as a highly influential blogger (I hope you hear the sarcasm there), they turn to me for answers to questions like “Does this look good with this?” “Are these still in style?” “Where can I find one of these?” “What do I wear with my new hat?”

I love answering these questions. But once in a while, people ask me whether it’s “OK” to wear something. Most recently, I got one of these questions about vests. Specifically, cropped tuxedo-style vests. Would I wear one? Well, no, I wouldn’t. But that doesn’t mean it’s not “OK” for someone else to wear one. When it comes to vests, these days I’m into the long-line vest. If you want my opinion (and apparently a lot of people do), I think a cropped vest is a bit dated and would look awkward as part of my current wardrobe, which is more modern. But if you rock a more quirky look, by all means ignore my advice. I mean, what do I know? I’m just a lawyer.

But back to my fabulous advice on vests: I like that a longer vest is slimming and elongating, and that it covers my butt and makes my more fitted pants look more work-appropriate. A long jacket can do the same thing, but on a petite person like yours truly, I think the lack of arm fabric looks less overwhelming. So basically: if you don’t wear long vests you’re a loser.

Vest (on sale) // similar Top // Pants // similar Bag // Ring // similar Shoes // similar Sunglasses

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Baby, It’s Not Cold Outside

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My feet are buried in leaves, but I really was wearing shoes, see?…

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There they are!

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20121204-144550.jpgRemember how I told you I have a big head? There’s your proof in the last picture: it’s clearly bigger than the sun.

So here it is December, and most of the country was way above average temperatures the past couple days. Americans are all about their freedom, and apparently the weather thinks it’s free to be 70 degrees at the time of year when everyone is singing “Let it Snow” and “Winter Wonderland.” But hey, I’m not complaining (except about having to shave my legs). I took the opportunity to put on my favorite breezy skirt and go do some studying at Starbucks. My first exam is on Saturday and it’s very tempting to stay cooped up in the house for a week. But if I spend too much time at home, ironically I begin to look like a homeless person. So. Real clothes and fresh air it is!

Sweater: J. Crew Factory

Vest: Express, old (similar)

Skirt: Pitaya, old (similar for $16!)

Shoes: Urban Outfitters, old (similar)

Bracelet: Stephan & Co.