Intrigued: longline vests

There's an interesting fashion trend that retailers are now catching up with -- the longline vest, which is anywhere from mid-thigh to well past your calves! What they really are is long, sleek, sleeveless blazers or coats. Observe...

the standard is a simple vest above the knees, with lapels that is with or without buttons...

that looks more business-like in basic black, which will go with just about anything...

but the longline vest doesn't necessarily have lapels.

 Variations could include the man-tailored double-breasted thigh-high vest...

 the collarless patterned vest just above the knee...

and this artistic vest, that I like to call "mixed media" with its grid patterned lower half...

 the chic black tuxedo style vest past the knees...

 the longline vest that is almost to the ankles and past them for some!

In fact, you can even wear a longline vest as a dress!

and the longline men's waistcoat variety. Personally, I prefer longline vests with pocket flaps, though without the funky zippers on top.

Team longline vests with skinny jeans and leggings, and shorts if you're under 40 and have toned legs. And many like to cut the formality of the tailored longline vest with sandals. Though the longline vest looks just as cute with culottes and pumps!

love how she teams navy with oxblood!

very cool indeed in coral and worn with culottes...

though this vest is worn with pumps and a pencil skirt!

Or even a matching pleated skirt to look like a suit. You could say it polishes off an outfit.

I like how this vest is worn with matching relaxed pants that have a sash at the waist

longline vest and brown culottes

And an oversized one looks super-cute with a sweatshirt...

and it's just as cool with a dress! They'll make great transitional pieces for this autumn -- and why not wear them on warmer days during the winter season, thru spring.

Longline vests, definitely a fashion statement!