# Revamped Vested Looks The Dsquared2 Vest Belt Revolutionizes Office Attire By Felicia Moursalien | Published 2011-12-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dsquared2-vest-belt References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2011/11/30/dsquared2-vest-belt/d-sqaured-vest-belt/) & [dsquared2](http://www.dsquared2.com) Cut off the head of a vest and you get the Dsquared2 Vest belt. The idea is neat and sweet, giving a new spin to the [female business chic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12th-tribe-x-corporate-natalie). The Dsquared2 Vest belt serves the purpose of a corset, grabbing all that excess love around the waist and hugging it in; the difference is, it delivers a slim waist without the work-inappropriate look a corset carries. In effect, this is the perfect piece to throw over a blouse on your way to the office in order to spice up the look. Button-down vests may have fallen out of fashion favor this year for many, but this Canadian design duo has brought them back in a clever way by incorporating a hip, new spin. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Corporate Vest Fashion:** The Dsquared2 Vest belt revolutionizes office attire by incorporating a vest-like design that adds a stylish twist to traditional corporate fashion. - **Functional Waist Cinchers:** The Dsquared2 Vest belt serves as a functional corset alternative, providing a slim waist without the discomfort associated with traditional corsets. - **Revival of Button-down Vests:** The Dsquared2 Vest belt brings button-down vests back into fashion by incorporating a modern and hip aesthetic. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the trend of corporate vest fashion by stocking up on innovative designs that cater to the changing preferences of business professionals. - **Shapewear:** Shapewear manufacturers can explore the potential of functional waist cinchers like the Dsquared2 Vest belt to offer stylish and comfortable alternatives to traditional corsets. - **Vintage and Retro Fashion:** Vintage and retro fashion brands can tap into the revival of button-down vests and incorporate modern twists to attract a new segment of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Vest Jacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-csc1938-dually-mountain-outerchange.md) - [Layered Utility Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-beams-boy.md) - [Chic Corporate-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-hours-collection.md) - [Belted Wool Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsaks-mandy-coat.md) - [Double-Faced Wool Blend Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handstitched-belted-coat.md) - [Distressed Luxury Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distressed-luxury-knitwear.md) - [Elevated Leather Blazer Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsaks-kendall.md) - [Modular Outerwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsaks-dj-vu.md) - [Architectural Leather Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsaks-cassie-sb.md)