It’s not often that I get an item of clothing in my head and actively set out on a hunt for it; I’m usually a browse-and-see-what-I-like kind of shopper. But I’ve been wearing vests religiously these days, for two reasons 1) I’m leaning towards simpler cuts and fabrics, and the number of things in my wardrobe that actually fit me is dwindling, so a vest adds style points to a basic look, and 2) They give me a little added coverage if I’m feeling a little less than look-at-me on a given day (and an 8-months-pregnant stomach can make you feel very look-at-me indeed).
Anyway, I got it in my head that I wanted a green, rugged-ish vest, but was a little specific about it: I wanted it to be long, look good open (in other words, not have that weird hourglass shape that vests that are cinched at the waist and meant to be worn buttoned can get), be lightweight, and be less-than-a-fortune.
Then I was in Old Navy the other day buying tiny striped leggings with ruffled butts (yaaaaa), and:
Headed to Philadelphia for a meeting with my book designer.
Road trip!
For $29.
Score.
