LA-based creative director Jen Azoulay is making a solid argument for the winter vest. It's a simple yet strong cold-weather layer that has the power to give even your most repeated outfits--coats, jackets, sweaters--a new life, all while keeping you warm, too. I'm in! And starting with 's gorgeously plush faux fur vest, above, and the belted puffer, below, or this or this version. I also love this forever-elegant vest. The fringed bib in the last snap is .

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