Vest to Impress: 10 Ways to Rock A Down Vest

All the ways you can "get down" this season.

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Nov 22, 2011
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Fall is prime time to rock a down vest, and we've still got a whole month of it left before temperatures will dip below freezing. Getting a good amount of wear from one is easy if your wardrobe consists of versatile and comfortable pieces like hoodies, flannel shirts, and denim jackets.

But if you think outside the box, it's not hard to work it into some other outfits too. Here's a bunch of ways to make the most out of that transitional weather staple. Check out Vest to Impress: 10 Ways to Rock A Down Vest.

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Penfield Stapleton Vest, $250 

Crafted from 60/40 nylon with a western-inspired leather yoke, the versatile navy color means it'll work with a variety of outfits.

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Over A Shirt

Trovata Plaid Shirt, trovata.com
Benson Thermal Crewneck, bensonapparel.com 


On mild days, just throw a vest on over a plaid shirt and a thermal, for added insulation.


 


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Over A Hoodie

Lacoste Hoodie (Coming Soon), lacoste.com 

Throwing a vest over a hoodie is a no-brainer, but shake things up by rocking one with a cool pattern or bright color.

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Over A Sweatshirt

Olasul Coral Reverse Sweatshirt, olasul.com
Plain Jane Homme Shirt, plainjanehomme.com

Crewneck sweatshirts go well with casual buttondowns made from fabrics that look good wrinkled. If you're planning to toss around a football on a chilly day, this is a great look.

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Over A Chunky Sweater

Riviera Club Sauvignon Stripe Shirt, rivieraclothing.com
Benson Shawl Collar Sweater, bensonapparel.com 

You already know we advocate sweaters as outerwear this season, so if the weather gets a bit more chilly, add one extra layer with a vest. It won't weigh you down like a heavy jacket, and provides a cool contrast between the synthetic nylon and chunky knit. 

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Over A Crewneck Sweater

Trovata Striped Crewneck Sweater, trovata.com

A striped crewneck sweater is a cool look to lead you into the holiday season. This one from Trovata even has dope elbow patches on it, and even better, they match the leather yoke of the vest.

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Over A Camo Jacket

Alpha Industries M-65 Field Coat in Camo, alphaindustries.com
Riviera Club Nebbiolo Shirt, rivieraclothing.com
Benson Button Henley, bensonapparel.com  

Camo underneath a nylon vest is an unexpected look that works. Stick with dark colors and throw on a henley underneath a flannel shirt for those windy days.

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Under A Blazer

NUMBER: LAB Wool/Nylon Blazer, number-lab.com
Benson Red Plaid Brushed Flannel Shirt, bensonapparel.com  

For a unique look, consider getting a slimmer-fitting down vest and putting it on underneath a blazer. Leave your jacket unbuttoned for a casual look and pair it with a bright plaid shirt.

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Under A Military Jacket

Alpha Industries M-65 Field Coat in Olive, alphaindustries.com
The Hundreds Fresno Shirt, thehundreds.com

Layer up under an M-65 for some makeshift insulation. Plenty of surplus style jackets are made from thin cotton or chino material, so rocking a vest underneath is a perfect way to protect against the elements.

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