The leather harness vest

is no longer closeted as ‘hush-hush’ – fetish wear.

Out in the open and worn as accessory

to embolden a look, it is worth a moment for style consideration.

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Seen on the runway, Milan Fashion Week, a/w  ’15

for the recent Giamba show by Giambattista Valli-

the piece is paired over angelically sweet dresses

for a naughty but nice style statement.

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(images from style.com):

Giamba,

by designer, Giambattista Valli

MFW,  a/w  ’15

Length options:  cropped at under shoulder or lower to waist

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For Spring warm weather styling

simply pair a harness vest over a cotton knit tee shirt or dress.

(images from free.people.com):

Intricate lacing with metal loops, thick straps  (t)

Light, narrow, simple  (b)

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For the Gents

(image from rebelsmarket.com):

Loose fit

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(image from sachkia.com):

Gun-holster style

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