This was a last-minute outfit I threw together and stashed into my bag without even trying it on. I often fret and overthink way too much, so this was super rare for me. I’m glad it worked because it ended up being my birthday outfit!

I love vests because they are slightly masculine and remind me of my school uniform days, so I was low-key delighted they’ve made a major comeback in A/W 2020. I love that the button-down front lets you wear it open atop a collared blouse, while the asymmetric pockets keeps things casual. They make a great layering piece over tees and shirts for fickle spring weather, though higher-neck ones would work great alone with jeans too.

Yay! One year older, one year wiser, one year cheekier.

Photos by Justin

Wearing:

Tee | Uniqlo — cotton crew neck long sleeve (M) (here)

Sweater vest | Taobao Nanguagu (M) (shop here)

Jeans | Reclaimed Vintage — The ‘91 Mom Jean (UK 6) (here)

Loafers | Sam Edelman — Loraine Bit Loafers in black (US 7.5)

Bag | Tory Burch — Kira Chevron Drawstring Backpack

Watch | Larsson & Jennings — Lugano 40mm (similar here)

Bangle | Sirocco — beaded with brushed brass (shop here)

Rings | Edge of Ember — Curve Ring (HK$110 off first purchases here), Diamanti Per Tutti — Suerte Ring (here) and Black Linifolia Ring (here)

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