What is up with me & granny stuff lately? I found this in Phoenix a couple of months ago, I even refashioned it about a month ago & haven't worn it (until yesterday) or shared it with you. I don't know what about this vest that attracted me to it. Perhaps it was the delicate eyelet lace & the eyelet pinstripes down the front. Who knows. For some reason I had a very Ruche-worthy vision in my head at the time I bought it. I didn't do much besides take in the sides about 2 inches. It's a much needed improvement, but I think most of the transformation is in the styling. I haven't worn it mostly because it's been too darned hot to wear more layers than necessary. Since it was cooler yesterday, I had to give it a go. I don't think I'll be pairing this baby without the belt anytime soon, but I like it for some strange reason. I feel like when paired with the cowl, it adds a lot more volume to my bust - not necessarily a bad thing for a girl of my proportions. I am tempted to make the back more of a racer-back rather than keeping it plain jane sleeveless. I think that might add a bit more style to the piece. What do you think? Should I make it a racerback?