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How to Style a Creamy Sweater Vest Outfit with Ripped Jeans

Today, I’m sharing how I styled a creamy sweater vest outfit with ripped jeans. For a chic, casual, and comfy look. tt’s perfect for women over 50. As we move into fall, layering is key for staying stylish and cozy. Especially when you’re heading out for family activities like a day at the pumpkin patch!

Embrace Layering: Creamy Sweater Vest Outfit with White Blouse

The star of today’s outfit is this cozy, creamy sweater vest. Which features cute brown wooden buttons that create a flattering vertical line. To keep things casual and chic, I layered it over an oversized white blouse. The blouse hangs out just below the vest. It adds dimension to the outfit and giving it that relaxed, layered look we all love for fall.

Casual Meets Chic: Styling Ripped Jeans

I know not everyone is a fan of ripped jeans, but sometimes it’s fun to mix things up! My straight-leg ripped jeans have a single tear at the knee, giving the outfit a touch of laid-back style. While some prefer a more polished look, I’ve had these jeans for a while and decided to embrace the casual vibe today. It’s all about balance.

Pairing the casual ripped jeans with a more structured sweater vest and blouse keeps the outfit looking put together.

Did you notice my wrapped up hand? If you haven’t followed me lately I had part of my pinky amputated due to melanoma.

Finishing Touch: Tan Faux Leather Wedge Sneakers

For footwear, I chose my faux leather wedge sneakers in tan. These are the perfect match for the creamy sweater vest and brown buttons. The neutral tones tie the whole look together, keeping it comfortable and stylish for a busy day outdoors.

I paired these faux leather sneakers with a black pleated skirt here.

Since it was a chilly, windy day, I threw on a blue linen scarf for a pop of color and extra warmth!

Accessories to Elevate Your sweater hOutfit

To add a bit of polish, I paired the look with a long leather necklace featuring two silver circles and matching silver earrings. These subtle accessories complement the neutral tones of the outfit while adding a bit of interest without overpowering it

Fashion Should Be Fun and Carefree

Now, while this outfit was comfy and perfect for the pumpkin patch, it wasn’t my favorite look on me. As someone with broad shoulders, the vest felt a bit bulky, but I still loved wearing it because sometimes, fashion is all about having fun! Life’s too short to worry about looking perfect every time we step out the door. So why not wear what makes you happy?

What are your thoughts? Do you agree that fashion for women over 50 should be more about comfort and fun? Or do you prefer a more polished, refined look? Let me know in the comments—I’d love to hear what you think!

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Karins Kottage

Welcome to Karins Kottage! There is always something fun going on! You would think after becoming an empty nester couple that our nest would be very quiet and empty but our Kottage nest is usually more full than what we started out with! You might find me hosting a birthday party or graduation party and a baby shower on the same weekend or a big outdoor get together with 25 of our friends and family in the backyard or maybe I might be in the kitchen trying out a new recipe for my hubby and I to grill on the BBQ for a quiet night for the two of us. I am passionate about entertaining and setting a beautiful table! I may or may not have an addiction to cloth napkins and fun salad plates oh and goblets too! I think I will always have a home decorating DIY project in the works as long as my hubby is on board with me haha. We have painted A LOT in the 6 homes we have owned in the 35 years that we have been married as well as re-done multiple pieces of furniture, added wall and ceiling treatments, replaced lights, bathroom fixtures and even tiled floors! I have sewn what seems like a million window treatments for our home as well as for family, made slipcovers, and duvets and even a formal dress or two!

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  • Karin, your sweater vest looks so warm and comfy. I'm glad to see you out and about with your family after your surgery, Good for you friend. I admire your "go for it" attitude! Have fun.

    • Thank you so much Debra. It was so nice to be outside and to enjoy the cool autumn day with my family.

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