When it comes to fashion, Olivia Palermo takes the "never judge a book by its cover" approach. She amps up basic looks with the help of accessories, is a pro when it comes to layering, and even has some unexpected ways to style her Chelsea28 collaboration [1].
While chatting with us about the collection, the style star [2] spilled about two very versatile items she included in the lineup: a green military vest and a striped, front-tie tank. Read on to see why these purchases are definitely worth every penny, and then try your hand at our 30-day styling challenge [3].
The Twill Military Vest
When we aked Olivia what her favorite piece in the collection was, she responded almost instantly. "Probably the twill military vest [4] [$158]," she said. "I love it! I'll probably wear it as a dress at some point, take off the belt, restyle it." A vest as a dress [5]? We love it, too!
The Stripe Poplin Bustier
Another item Olivia would wear unexpectedly? This front-tie tank. "I really do like this when it gets a bit warmer," she told us, holding up the stripe bustier [6] ($78). "It's super sexy, and then if you wanted to, [you could] put a black turtleneck underneath it and layer it. You could do that and add a little bit of the sheer so it’s not so heavy on the fabric."
(And Here's That Sheer Turtleneck She Was Talking About)
The silk-sleeve turtleneck sweater [7] ($78) is perfect for layering!