The chances you see me in this black vest this winter are HIGH. It’s one of the most-worn pieces in my closet right now, and I am obsessed with how cozy it makes any outfit feel.

Outfit Details: Stella & Dot Black Vest, Target Striped Tee, Stella & Dot Necklace, Madewell Jeans, Report Shoes (Old), Stella & Dot Bag

To be honest, this is one of the first vests I’ve ever owned. Why is that the case? I DO NOT KNOW. All I can say is that I’ve been missing out.

This black faux shearling vest is one of my new favorite pieces of clothing from Stella & Dot. My mom actually picked it up first and once I saw how cute it was on her, I was sold on one for myself. It’s super flattering, cozy and looks amazing with jeans or leggings. It also has a hidden button that allows you to wear it open or closed. Genius!

A vest is such a good versatile layering piece to keep me warm… but not too warm… during our mild winters in Phoenix. But since you can layer it over tees or sweaters, it works for colder climates too.

The beauty of a black vest is it can easily be dressed up or down. Paired with jeans and a striped tee, you’ll create a cute and comfy outfit for running errands. Paired with black denim or pants and heels, you’re ready for a day at the office or a holiday party.

Black Vest | Jessi Russell

The vest fits true to size and I’m in a Medium. Snag yours here

I’m also wearing a few other staples from my closet in these photos. I recently picked up this brown leather bag and absolutely love how simple yet elegant it is. It’s the perfect size for day-to-day, and it’s easy to carry with its long strap.

These Madewell jeans are my all-time favorites. I’m super picky about jeans and don’t like ones that lose their shape after a few wears (I definitely don’t wash them every time I wear them), but these hold up amazingly well. They’re the best dark wash skinny jeans I own.