I know that there are so many fans of the plaid boyfriend shirts and I fully understand the charm of the boyish and stylish items. But for some who want to tone down the baggy and boyish feel a little, there is an alternative item that is similar but makes you look a little more formal and sleek. That item I’m going to talk about today is the plaid vest. To make it easier for you to style, I’ve put together some really nice outfit ideas for plaid vests for you. Let’s dive in.
Red and black plaid vest over gray long-sleeved t-shirt
For the boyfriend shirt, the red and black plaid is probably the most iconic of all these different colors. That popularity seems to have spread to the plaid vest. For a stylish and casual look, you can wear a red and black plaid vest over a gray striped long sleeve t-shirt. Wear navy skinny jeans and knee-high boots made of brown leather for a particularly stylish touch.
Red and black checked vest with a full zip over a black and white striped mock neck top
Since the red and black checked vest looks just so stylish and eye-catching, let’s look at another outfit that is built on it. You can wear it over a black and white striped long sleeve t-shirt with a mock neck. Wear it with white skinny jeans and black leather boots to complete the look.
Black and white plaid vest with white linen shirt and jeans
Now let’s look at how to style a black and white plaid vest. To finish off this casual layered outfit, you can wear it over a white linen shirt over a light gray long sleeve t-shirt. Wear dark blue skinny jeans for the buttocks and a pair of pink loafers for a casual look.
Checkered vest in gray and navy with striped sweater in white and navy
A big advantage of wearing a vest is that you can wear a thicker vest even in colder weather and still not look bulky. Here is a thick gray and navy plaid waistcoat that is laid over a white and navy striped bodycon sweater for a sleek look. Just pair them with dark skinny jeans and white sneakers to look stylish and casual.
Gray, black and white plaid waistcoat with ripped skinny jeans
For a chic look, you can wear a gray, black and white plaid flannel vest. Team it with a three-quarter sleeve t-shirt and gray-blue skinny jeans. Simply wear a pair of light pink pointed toe heels for the shoes to add a feminine touch to the overall look.
Wear it with a black and white checked button-up shirt and jeans
It’s interesting to see what a plaid vest with a plaid boyfriend shirt looks like. This picture above has the answer for you. The red and black plaid vest lies over a black and white plaid boyfriend shirt. They are combined with dark blue skinny jeans and black knee-high leather boots. The result is a surprisingly natural looking outfit.
Long red and black flannel vest with black top and leather pants
This is a very unique and stylish outfit. First of all, the red and black checked vest itself is a long flannel vest with a scarf-like cut. Now pair it with a black long sleeve t-shirt and black leather leggings to look cool and dark. Pair them with black leather boots to complete this stunning outfit.
Wear with Chambray Shirt & Black Pencil Skirt
This is an interesting and successful attempt at building a business casual outfit around a plaid vest. In detail, a red and black checked vest is placed over a shirt with chambray buttons. Wear these pieces with a black pencil skirt and leopard print heels for a feminine touch.
Navy and green plaid vest with striped tee
For a charming winter look, you can wear a dark blue and white striped long sleeve t-shirt with a thick dark blue and green plaid vest. Pair them with dark blue skinny jeans and black leather knee high boots to look more stylish. Finally, wear a white knitted hat to add the nice touch.
Red plaid waistcoat with gray teddy sweater
A plaid vest also looks very good with a sweatshirt. In this case, however, the sweatshirt is a very unique sweatshirt with a gray teddy crew neck. Pair it with a red and black plaid vest and white skinny jeans to look sharp and refreshing. For the shoes, you can wear bare sandals to add a feminine touch.
Red, black and white checked chiffon vest with a white long-sleeved t-shirt
At first glance, this vest looks like another red checked vest. But if you look carefully, it is actually a plaid chiffon vest that can add an elegant touch to your casual outfit. It is paired with a white, figure-hugging long-sleeved T-shirt, heavily ripped jeans and knee-high boots made of brown leather.
Red and black long waistcoat with washed chambray shirt
Here’s an interesting demonstration on how to style a plaid vest with an already stylish outfit. The outfit consists of a light blue washed chambray shirt, ripped boyfriend jeans and black lace-up ankle boots. That would have looked really good if you stopped there. But to take the outfit to the next level, you can wear a long red and black plaid vest.
Wear it with a gray mock neck sweater by Heather and black skinny jeans
For a beautiful and girlish look, you can wear a red and black plaid vest over a gray sweater with a stand-up collar. Wear black skinny jeans and a pair of brown leather combat boots to add a little toughness to this cute and beautiful look.
Crepe and green plaid vest over shirt dress
This is a casual and stylish outfit built around a crepe long sleeve t-shirt dress. Pair it with a plaid crepe vest and black leggings. For the shoes, wear a pair of brown leather ankle boots to complete this unique and chic look.
Black and white plaid vest over a gray long sweater & leggings
For a flat yet beautiful look, you can wear a black and white plaid vest over a gray sweater. Pair these pieces with black leggings and brown leather boots to look casual and pretty.
Here are some casual and beautiful plaid vests outfit ideas that I just shared with you. They are very easy to pull off. Just give it a try and just have fun doing it.
