The J. Crew Vanessa Sweater Jacket

The latest addition to my closet is this super cool sweater jacket from J. Crew Factory. It's very similar to the sweater blazer which I featured in a previous post but is slightly longer and hits mid-thigh vs mid-hip. Nonetheless, I think both are essential pieces.

This is a seriously cute item and I can think of so many ways to wear it right off the bat - it's easy to move in, a good on-the-go piece for travel, errands, etc. I don't know about you, but I certainly don't like feeling constricted behind the wheel in a heavy winter coat and this makes a perfect top layer for running in and out of the car without having to put on your jacket!

Here I have paired it with leggings and sneakers, and a long sleeve top for extra warmth, for that exact situation!

(J. Crew Vanessa Sweater Jacket, Fabletics High Waist Leggings, Cole Haan Slip On Sneakers - similar here and here, Abercrombie & Fitch Legging Tee, Rebecca Minkoff Astor Saddle Bag and also here)

This is a really easy piece to style for both causal and more dressed up wear. A simple way to dress up this look is to swap out the leggings for a pair of coated skinny jeans and short booties. I do love the look of faux leather leggings, but not the comfort level so, I typically opt for the coated jeans instead which tend to feel warmer, hold in the goodies, and most importantly, you get pockets!

(J. Crew Vanessa Sweater Jacket, Articles of Society Coated Jeans (and similar here), Enzo Angiolini Mabbin Booties (also here), Old Navy Striped Tee)

And lastly, you can never go wrong with a black and white ensemble - and for a little interest, I've added some pattern with the shoes. I think this one has to be one my favorite looks of all time!

(J. Crew Vanessa Sweater Jacket, Just Black Skinny Jeans, Dolce Vita Gram Mule Flat (also here), Marc Jacobs Playback Leather Crossbody Bag).

I hope you enjoyed and talk soon!