The Puffer Vest & Flannel Shirt

Ingredients

Puffer vest- Land’s End (thrifted)

Flannel top- American Eagle

Skirt- H&M

Tights- Hue

Boots- Nine West (similar)

I want you take a moment and think about your closest and what items you get the most wear out of. Is it your dark wash skinny jeans, a basic gray t-shirt, or is it in reality a comfy pair of black leggings? Whatever your answer, there is no judgment. I ask this because it is important to remember that certain items are more versatile, and in the case of the black leggings, also the most comfortable. This holiday season, why not buy items with intention? Buy items you know you are going to wear more often (and seriously there is nothing wrong with leggings if that is what you feel most comfortable in). I bring up buying with intention because Black Friday was just short of a week ago, and so many of us bought clothes just to buy clothes. Sure if you have the money, do what you want, but what are you really getting out of it?

Shop Local

Did you know that if each of us spent $100 a year more on local businesses instead of chain stores, it would add an extra $3 Million a year into the economy? Not only that, but local buying would create thousands of additional jobs every year. Not to mention, shopping for clothing in thrift stores helps the environment exponentially. I’m not saying I do this myself all that much (I did take advantage of some Cyber Monday sales), but it’s something to consider and I wanted to share some of my thoughts on the blog.

The Flannel Shirt

As for choosing items that have staying power, I wanted to mention this season’s most talked about items: the puffer vest & flannel. The puffer vest is recently gaining momentum on the blogosphere, but has always been worn for both fall and winter. The flannel on the other hand, is really always in season. You can wear a flannel shirt with a puffer vest (like I did),with a shaggy fur vest for the colder seasons, layer a cable knit sweater over it, or simply wear it with jeans and boots. It’s a staple piece must!

The Puffer Vest

I had been on the hunt for a puffer vest for a while now and all the ones I found were mostly around $100 or so. That doesn’t always work on a budget, so I suggest thrifting for one. That’s what I did, and I absolutely adore mine! Plus it was $5 at Goodwill. I love me some designers, but here at The Fashion Cookbook, we want to remind you that fashion is not about the money you spend on the clothing, but is about wearing what you feel most comfortable in and expressing yourself.

Happy Friday!

LOVE,