As the temperatures rise, the layers come off.
I'm not sure if I'm the only one, but as temperatures have continued to soar into searing hot territory, I've been shedding more and more layers of clothes, especially when it comes to my office attire. Wearing a full suit is simply out of the question, button-down shirts can be clingy, and darker colors absorb the sun’s rays.
But what are you supposed to throw on when you still want to look put together? Luckily for us, we can just look to the Queen of the North for some seasonal outfit inspiration. On Tuesday evening, 'Game of Thrones' starlet Sophie Turner served up effortless summer style in an all-white ensemble while attending St. Germain’s Spritz Counter summer soiree. Nestled on the beauty floor of Bergdorf Goodman, the event brought together a glamorous cast of guests, with everyone in great spirits as they sipped and danced the night away.
Turner looked cool as can be wearing a racerback vest featuring silhouette-enhancing seams from Nadine Merabi. She paired it with wide-leg, long-length tailored trousers from the British brand and polished things off with Manolo Blahnik heels and gold jewelry from Otiumberg. While a tailored vest may have corporate connotations, going for a lightly colored one makes them perfect for summer nights when wearing a jacket, or any outwear for that matter, is off the table.
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Swapping in a vintage T-shirt or boho blouse underneath the vest as a breathable layer that can add an edge to your outfit, but we personally love the boldness of Turner's shirtless look. And we aren't the only ones that are fans of forgoing shirts with our vests. With style icons likes Bianca Jagger to Bella Hadid rocking the vest and trouser combo over the years, it's easy to see why this outfit formula is a go-to for those looking to for a bit of sophistication in the summer.
Scroll on for editor-approved vests that will inject some va-va-voom to your wardrobe.
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Madewell Button-Front Vest Top
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Favorite Daughter Agnes Vest
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Steve Madden Selene Vest
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Tuckernuck Cecil Vest
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Lili’s Fitted Vest
Shop now: $26; amazon.com