The Great Gatsby was by far and away one of my all time favorite books when I was in high school. I loved the glitz and glam of the era: feathers, sequins, fur, red lipstick, champagne (well secretively, I mean it was the prohibition era) was completely acceptable on a regular, and daily, basis. In college, I remember dressing up one Halloween as a “flapper” (I guess that’s what it was called) and literally fell in LOVE with the costume. I rented the coveted piece from a local vintage costume store (Gasoline Ally), which frequently allowed you to purchase the pieces you just couldn’t part with.The costume was an all white ensemble, white sequins on top and feathers filling out the skirt. It felt luxurious, flirty, and sassy all at once and I loved every second I was wearing it! If I recall correctly, I was literally near tears when the owner informed me that she wasn’t willing to sell the piece…  despite her resistance, I went back yearly and always asked about it. Naturally, when I saw this faux fur vest, it took me right back to the era that I should have grown up! It immediately reminded me of that favorite costume (which I paired with a faux fur coat) and I knew I could pair it with multiple outfits…. Maybe it could help me to vicariously live out my longing for the Roaring 20’s. Either way, you’ll be seeing it a lot!

{Outfit Details | Vest: Piperlime and here | Skirt: Piperlime | Top: Nordstrom, similar here , here, and here | Belt: Anthropologie (old) similar here  | Bracelet: J Crew |