Blake Lively Teamed This Fall-Friendly Layer with 2 Style Staples I’m Always Reaching For

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Every fall, I’m inevitably introduced to a cute and cozy autumn-friendly piece that I just have to get my hands on. This year’s must-have item? A dainty quilted vest, which may or may not have been influenced by Blake Lively’s latest New York City stroll.

On September 24, the actress stepped out hand-in-hand with her husband, Ryan Reynolds, wearing a lightweight layering staple that’s now dominating my fall fashion mood boards. She styled the quilted blue and purple vest with a white sweater, navy blue trousers, and matching navy suede boots, and she topped off the look with a hands-free cobalt blue Chanel crossbody bag. 

While quilted vests and jackets are nothing new — stars like Sarah Jessica Parker and Katie Holmes have worn versions of the trend in recent memory — Lively’s printed take added a pretty twist that makes it well-suited for fall, spring, and, well, every season.

Below, join me in copying the actress’ look by shopping quilted vests, straight-leg trousers, and crossbody bags at Amazon, Kate Spade, Anthropologie, and more.  

Blake Lively’s Outfit Blueprint

• Quilted vests and jackets: Free People Claudine Vest, $118; freepeople.com
• Dokotoo Quilted Vest, $26 with coupon (orig. $37); amazon.com
• Anthropologie Dolan Printed Ruffled Toggle Vest, $128; anthropologie.com
• Straight-leg trousers: Lee Relaxed Fit All Day Straight-Leg Pants, $31 (orig. $43); amazon.com
• Athleta Endless High-Rise Pant, $69 (orig. $109); athleta.gap.com
• Gap Factory Easy Crepe Trousers, $40 (orig. $80); gapfactory.com
• Crossbody bags: Kate Spade Morgan Flap Chain Wallet, $174 (orig. $248); katespade.com
• Sivim Crossbody Bag, $20 with coupon (orig. $24); amazon.com
• Lola Mae Crossbody Bag, $25; amazon.com

Free People Claudine Vest

Channel Lively’s fall-friendly ’fit while incorporating one of autumn’s “It” colors into your wardrobe by picking up this lightweight vest from Anthropologie. Its dainty floral print and roomy front pockets closely resemble the actress’s top, and I love that it also comes in two additional celeb-worn patterns: Leopard and gingham. Style it with dresses and T-shirts, and layer it over sweaters and sweatshirts once temperatures cool. 

Lee Relaxed Fit All Day Straight-Leg Pants

I’m always looking for an opportunity to ditch restrictive denim, and Lively’s navy pants offer a comfortable alternative that doesn’t sacrifice style. These straight-leg trousers from Amazon look so similar to her pair, plus they’ve racked up more than 19,600 five-star ratings from shoppers thanks to their stretchy and relaxed fit and versatile silhouette.

“One of the most comfortable business casual slacks I've ever owned,” one reviewer shared. “I can wear these for hours and not feel any discomfort.”

Kate Spade Morgan Flap Chain Wallet

Streamline your accessory game by grabbing this fuss-free crossbody bag from Kate Spade while it’s on sale. Shoppers note that its compact size, interior pockets, and secure snap closure make it “perfect for travel.” One reviewer shared that they’re already planning on “purchasing again.” Snag it in Lively-worn blue, or choose from hunter green and pastel pink. 

Quilted vests are going to be everywhere this fall, so take after Lively by shopping more similar styles — plus trousers and crossbody bags — inspired by her look below.

Dokotoo Quilted Vest

Anthropologie Dolan Printed Ruffled Toggle Vest

Athleta Endless High-Rise Pant

Gap Factory Easy Crepe Trousers

Sivim Crossbody Bag

Lola Mae Crossbody Bag