Vests are a garment that enhances your look. This accessory, which usually elevates a style, occupies the position of the third garment that goes over blouses or shirts. However, sometimes it can become the main piece. Vests can enhance a simple combination and lend it personality, as well as determine the wearer’s style and incidentally dictate the occasion of use.
Vests in this season are essential and you can make the most of them. And the fact is that at the beginning of the mid-season, the possibilities of style increase, because it is a time of weather that allows you to play with different combinations and at the same time maintain that freedom that we bring from the summer. While multiple looks might be coming to guide the season, you will only really need a vest to keep the place of best dressed.
We’ve spotlighted seven standout vests for the season—and with so many variations, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The runways set the tone, with Brunello Cucinelli, Alberta Ferretti, Chloé and Etro championing designs that quickly rose to dominance. But the influence doesn’t stop there—street style has been just as decisive in shaping which vests will truly lead the season, as this guide (complete with styling inspiration) makes clear.
Leather vest
Looking across both runway and street, one material dominates: leather. Durable yet inherently stylish, it has positioned itself as fall’s key fabric for vests. Danish trendsetters have already styled leather versions with lace skirts layered over jeans, striped shirts, and ties—a mix now seen everywhere in the fashion capitals.
Utility vest
Utility vests emerge as a go-to for balancing casual style with functionality. The best-dressed pair them with balloon skirts to soften the utilitarian edge, while others team them with tailored trousers, baggy denim, or even cropped pirate pants. Their longline cut and practical front pockets make them as flattering as they are versatile, discreetly skimming the hips.
Boho vest
Boho vests return this season with their signature romantic, artisanal flair. Tassels, embroidery and ethnic-inspired details bring a crafted richness, making them ideal for those looking to merge modern dressing with functional ease this fall.
Crossover vest
The classic tailored vest has been reimagined to inject new life into street style, steering away from predictable combinations. This season’s crossover cuts elongate the frame and break up the body’s horizontal lines, offering a sharper, more flattering silhouette. Paired with flared jeans, it’s a winning formula that works across both formal and casual settings.
Fringed vest
Fringe has broken free from the confines of boho, becoming one of Fall/Winter 2025’s defining details. On vests, it transforms into a bold statement element, adding movement and personality. Worn over sheer blouses or knit tops, the effect is striking, dynamic, and impossible to miss.
Long tailored vest
Long tailored vests are an investment piece for the season, instantly elevating everyday staples. Style them over jeans and a T-shirt for a polished off-duty look, or pair with tailored pants and stilettos for effortless evening elegance. Either way, they guarantee maximum versatility.
Grandfather vest
Finally, the grandfather knit vest makes its nostalgic comeback. Defined by diamond patterns and cozy, cold-weather fabrics, it adds a distinctly autumnal touch. Perfect layered over a crisp shirt or under an oversized jacket, it adapts seamlessly from casual weekday outfits to more refined office looks.
