Currently, in various regions of the country, we are experiencing that time of season when temperatures are terribly temperamental. One week, temperatures are dreadfully low, and the following week they are mildly, unexpectedly high. Right now, we are experiencing that moderately high, just cool enough for a light jacket and hat period. And if you are the type of gentleman that owns either a heavy coat or no coat at all, it would behoove you to expand your outerwear repertoire to accommodate this slow descent in the forecast. Trust, any additions to your closet don’t need to be dramatic, it can be as simple as adding a lightweight down vest. That simple? Yes, that simple. And we’ll show you how.
During this time of year, trees are dutifully shedding their leaves, and chances are you have a ton of yard work that eagerly awaits you. Now, for your inevitable raking duties; a light jacket could be too restrictive and a T-shirt would just be unwise. Therefore, a long sleeve shirt layered with a comfortable down vest is just the kind of compromise a gentleman is looking for.
Canada Goose Freestyle Down Vest, $275
However, long sleeve shirts are not the only options in a gentleman’s closet that can be layered. For additional warmth, try layering a down vest over a light or even slightly chunky knit sweater. The combination between the two will undoubtedly keep you more than sufficiently insulated from the cold.
J.Crew Boulder Down Vest, $148
With its discreet corduroy collar and leather trim details, this quilted vest may present a casual demeanor, but it is decidedly rugged enough to handle brisk or nippy winds when venturing outdoors.
Ralph Lauren Epson Quilted Vest, $265
Can a regular vest, designed strictly for outdoor assignments, exude luxury and sophistication? Well, the answer is an unmistakable yes. Combining a delicate blend of wool and cashmere, this offering from Façonnable adds a touch of polish to a casual classic. Clean and simple, this vest adds a great touch of quiet polish.
Façonnable Wool & Cashmere Quilted Vest, $495
If you have reservations about whether a vest can sufficiently beat back the cold, this selection from Burberry should put those doubts to rest — for good. Where do we start? Well, let’s begin with the wool exterior, the fully-lined down interior, and the belted genuine shearling collar. Convinced yet?
Burberry Brit Quilted Down Vest, $995
Reserved for the gentleman who favors a more sportier feel to his outdoor apparel, this puffer vest is perfect for the guy who prefers an active lifestyle with just a hint of stylish attitude. An athletic construction readily allows ease of movement, as you prepare to tackle the urban terrain.
Hugo Boss Quilted Puffer Vest, $345
Appropriately fashioned for the gentleman who loves the outdoors, this woodsy tweed vest is fully-lined with a toasty down interior. Marked by a handsome herringbone pattern and leather yoke panels, this offering is unlike any other you’ll grab off the rack. So, whether you are navigating through some heavy brush or relaxing by a campfire, this vest is guaranteed to knock back the chills and look great in the process.
