Down with the Vest

I have a serious love for my down vest. I got it as a Christmas present years and years ago and it is from Gap.I have gotten so much wear out of it. I tried looking on the Gap website to find something similar but I've had no luck. Gap has changed a lot in the past 10 years and doesn't offer a lot of quality/classic pieces any longer. However, down vests in general are perfect for the month of October. (I've also considered taking mine to the monogrammers to get monogrammed, however, I just haven't gotten around to it... It will happen eventually though because you can never have enough monograms).

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The vest on the left is RL kids. If you can fit into RL kids, this is a great option. Navy is a great neutral and the patch makes it unique. The boys section of RL also has a great down vest offered in a bevy of colors. The sizes run pretty large, I usually wear a size small or size 2/4 and a size 14 in RL boys is plenty big.

The two vests to the right of the RL vest are J. Crew's Excursion Quilted Vest. Usually I find J. Crews prices to be overpriced for most items and usually only shop J. Crew sale, however, at the original price of $98, this is a really great price. Most down vests are priced over $100. Don't think you are limited to only be dressed down when you are wearing a down vest. The middle outfit is a great example of ways you can wear your vest when dressed up.

This down vest from RL Men's is another great option. A little harder to match with a lot because it is patterned and has a lot going on and definitely a little more pricier than many options; however, it is unique and definitely classic. 

If you are looking for other brands to purchase a down vest, check out: Barbour, Patagonia, Mountain Hardware, The North Face, Penfield, Columbia, etc. Most outdoor brands carry a nice down vest. How do you wear your down vest? Have a fabulous day!

Yours, 

sCe