How to style a puffy vest with pizzazz

Happy Hump Day! Webster’s Dictionary defines pizzazz as the quality of being exciting or attractive: such as; glamour and vitality. And that’s a fun way to describe the act of making oneself more glamorous. or attractive, isn’t it?  So, for today’s post, I am showing you how to take a basic puffy vest and give it some pizzazz!

The puffy vest outfit

My lovely mother-in-law bought me this cute version of the puffy vest for a birthday a year or so back. I’m so glad to see this style vest is very popular this season. It’s always a good thing when something as practical as a puffy vest is trending! But it’s also just a great wardrobe piece for warmth and comfort. I’m guessing most of you do have this vest in your closet, right?

Here are some super cute puffy vests I found at various price points. Check them out!

Plaid puffy vest

And I found this adorable red plaid puffy vest at Lands End. How perfect is it for a casual holiday event? And its’ on sale for 40% off! Check it out here.

Red is always a great look and especially with white. I am styling a basic turtleneck top here with my white distressed jeans.

The red alone jazzed it up a bit, but to really add some pizzazz, I added a long scarf with white, red and black. I’m sure you all have one of those in your closet, too! Mine is actually a gift from a friend from her visit to Paris, but the vibrant colors and pattern make it look like a holiday-themed scarf as well.

And a pair of neutral booties is always a good look. Especially for me, as I can actually get my foot into the right one! Woohoo! The doctor says I am right on track in my recovery from the surgery and wants me to walk more! That is GREAT news! It does get tired, however, so I have to plan for exercise it and resting it a bit. Not easy at this time of year, is it?

They say that red projects confidence and draws people to you. I keep telling my 25-year old son to wear it so he can meet more women!! Haha! He is such a cutie and I know he will find his soul mate when the time is right.

Filigree necklace // earrings

Kendra Scott set

I am loving the Kendra Scott jewelry I’ve added to my collection. I just discovered that they also have gift sets. What a great gift for a special lady on your list! You can check them out here.

How is your Christmas shopping coming along? I hope you’re enjoying the preparations; even though I know how exhausting it can be, it can also be exhilarating at this time of year!

Thanks for stopping by today. And welcome to the many folks who have signed up recently for my posts! This blogging is a slow and challenging process, but I have learned so much, and hope you have, too! I would love to hear from you all with your reactions or suggestions. I learn more from others than just by myself. The comment section follows this post.

Until tomorrow, have a wonderful Wednesday.

Darlene