How to Wear the Chrysalis Cardi as a Vest

July 13, 2016 2 min read

Travel Essentials. Encircled creates versatile minimalist clothes with the everyday traveler in mind. Each piece is Made in Canada, out of sustainable, and eco friendly materials.

Wearing the Chrysalis Cardi as a vest is both fun and practical for summer - and it's an easy look to recreate!

Click the video below to see how to create this look with your own Cardi. (Tip: Start by making the Cocoon Cardi but lift the sleeves up around your neck).

The How To Instructions:

Undo all snaps on the Chrysalis Cardi and open like a big loop.
Drape top edge of the loop (with 4 snaps preferably but also works other way) over back of a chair or on a flat surface. Seam shoulder be in center.
Take the male snap from the inside bottom of the loop (outside loop snap should be female)
Attach the male snap to the female snap at the top of the seam near the neck.
Drape over back. Reach up and under arm holes on both sides to pull arms through.
Instead of draping like the Cocoon Cardi, pull the extra back fabric up around your neck and adjust as vest.

And voila!

The perfect light layer for chilly air conditioned rooms, and some extra style points for daily wear.

GONE CAMPING

Travel Essentials. Encircled creates versatile minimalist clothes with the everyday traveler in mind. Each piece is Made in Canada, out of sustainable, and eco friendly materials.

We're obsessed with distressed denim here at Encircled and the Cardi as a vest is the perfect complimenting piece for a casual and cozy vibe. Add your favourite worn in flannel and a piping mug of coffee, and you're set for some campfire vibes!

MARKET FRESH

Travel Essentials. Encircled creates versatile minimalist clothes with the everyday traveler in mind. Each piece is Made in Canada, out of sustainable, and eco friendly materials.

Mornings at the market can be chilly - even in summer. A vest can ward off chills and add some extra interest to a casual morning look. We like to bring a reusable shopping tote with us when we're out - great to throw some fresh veggies in (and your Cardi if the day heats up!)

GIRL'S NIGHT OUT

Travel Essentials. Encircled creates versatile minimalist clothes with the everyday traveler in mind. Each piece is Made in Canada, out of sustainable, and eco friendly materials.

We're all about comfort and easy style at Encircled. A simple t-shirt dress + vest combo is just that. Add a bold lip and heels if you want to kick it up a notch!

What are you waiting for? Grab your Cardi and make a vest of your own! Got a favourite look? Let us know in the comments below.

With gratitude,

Brittany

Encircled

Love travel? Join our League of Travelistas -- a community for women who love to travel. Click her to request access to our private facebook group.

Also in The Journal

Loungewear, But Make it Dressy

January 12, 2021 4 min read

We’ve been anxiously waiting to share this exciting new launch with you for the past few months, and now the time has finally come! Say hello to the Bamboo Rib Dressy Sweatsuit. Elegant yet comfy, textured yet ultra-soft. No compromise.

Transforming Your Wardrobe for the Comfy Workwear Revolution

January 05, 2021 4 min read 4 Comments

At Encircled, we’ve long been of the mindset that we don’t have to sacrifice style for comfort, we can have it all. We’re leading the movement in making it okay for both comfort and style to be leading factors in what you wear - at home, at work and everywhere in between. We’ve done a roundup of our favourite comfy workwear outfit ideas because we’re here to lead the Comfy Workwear Revolution. Join us, won’t you?

Last Minute Virtual Gift Guide

December 22, 2020 5 min read

Some of us are coming to the realization that the gifts we ordered might not make it in time. Thankfully, there are several options for virtual gifts that can be purchased at the last minute and e-mailed to the recipient right away. Here are some eleventh-hour alternatives, from gift cards to subscription boxes and tree adoption. Last minute shopping has never been easier or more enjoyable.