Mindy Kaling revitalized the vest trend with her Cara Cara coordinated set at the Nature Made Wellness Experience pop-up in New York City on Tuesday.

The writer, actress and producer wore the Wes Vest from the New York City-based brand, which coordinated with the Tristan Pant. Both pieces were styled in navy, with faint chalk pinstripes featured as the unifying motif for the look.

Kaling’s sleeveless vest featured sharp tailoring and a cinched waist for sculpted flair and silhouette definition. The muted piece was elevated thanks to the gold buttons in oblong shapes. Pockets were featured as part of the design as well just beneath the waistline.

“The Office” alum’s pinstripe pants featured a flared cut and elongated design. Kaling augmented the gold buttons on her vest by adding warmly toned pieces of jewelry, including bracelets and rings. Her hair featured the viral New York Fashion Week side part, with makeup highlights including bold brows, smokey eyes and a glossy lip. Kaling often collaborates with stylist Erin Walsh, who also counts Anne Hathaway and Selena Gomez among her high-profile clients.

With some roots in the resurgence of Y2K styles, the vest trend saw a revival in 2023 and 2024, with stars like Jessica Alba, Willow Smith and Ayo Edebiri wearing their version of the trend. Silhouettes including elongated and loose variations on the vest silhouette, while others opted for a fitted design with emphasis on the waistline and definition.

The vest designed by Cara Cara opted for the elongated iteration, adding statement elements thanks to the piece’s gold buttons. On Kaling, the look was evocative of classic tailoring with a modern sensibility rooted in traditional silhouettes.

Cara Cara was founded in 2019 by Julia Brown, Katie Hobbs and Sasha Martin. Though the brand, which caters to women’s designs and clothing, began with printed cotton poplin dresses, Cara Cara has evolved over the years as a destination for ready-to-wear, knits, tailoring, evening and outerwear pieces.