If you’re a devotee of denim, then it’s highly likely you’re always on the lookout for a great top (or seventeen) to pair with your trusty jeans. Once you’ve found the denim silhouettes you love, all that’s required is a solid selection of tees, shirts and more to keep easy looks on rotation. Nothing is quicker or more reliable than a great-top-and-jeans combination, so we take note of any new-season pairings that should be on your radar. The latest? A knitted waistcoat and denim. Not convinced? Allow me to fill you in…
A hybrid top to beat all others, the knitted waistcoat has essentially been born out of two major trends: waistcoats have been on the fashion grid for some time now, and fine-knits for summer feel like an elevated, “quiet luxury” kind of purchase. Put the two together, and I’d go so far as to say that the knitted waistcoat is the Swiss Army knife of layering pieces. It’s surprisingly versatile. You can throw one over a shirt, open one up over a dress, or—like so many of the stylish women in our network—simply add one to a pair of jeans.
Take a cue from Francesca Saffari above, who chose a black knitted waistcoat with the cult Citizens of Humanity Ayla jeans in a perfect light-blue wash. The jeans? Baggy, babe. And paired with the more formal-looking waistcoat? It’s a vibe. And then there’s Anouk Yve at the top of this story, keeping it sleek with slim jeans and black suede flats. It’s like she’s saying, “Yeah, I’m trying, but not that hard”.
Below, I’ve rounded up a few of the best knitted waistcoats so you don’t have to search. So there you have it—your spring uniform sorted. You’re welcome.
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Knitted Waistcoat With Tie Front in Grey
