Maybe it reminds you of strict university professors, teen movies, or Chandler Bing on "Friends."
however the vest has grabbed everyone's hearts these last few seasons. If you have embraced it as a trend, here are some ideas on how to combine vests:
1. Colored vest + blouse with fringed collar
2. Vest + shirt + stretch
3. Colored vest + white jeans
4. Monochrome vest + shirt with fringe
5. Long and wide vest + pants
6. Vest + dress with square
Source: Who What Wear