So the weather hasn't dipped much lower than about 43 degrees or so in LA, but I am definitely feeling a chill. As most of my winter clothes are still strewn about the country in various boxes and closets and such, I've been trying to rebuild my winter wardrobe with a few key purchases. And every winter/fall I have the same melancholic longing for a particular down vest that has since been reclaimed by my mom.
Yes, it was my mother's original down vest from her college days in Ann Arbor, MI.
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Did I mention it had detachable sleeves? I think one accidentally got lost during a hotel flood in Cairo. My mom was sad. She loved the jacket more than I did believe it or not. Talk about a well constructed garment.
I still ask her if she's willing to give it away. The answer is still no.
So, without further ado, a rather thorough down vest (and a few others) roundup!
- Madewell Penfield Stapleton Tweed Vest ($270)
- CLICK Reversible Hooded Padded Vest ($63)
- Rugby by Ralph Lauren Puffy Down Sweater Vest (for Men) ($348)
- Kiwi Shop Fleece-Lined Padded Jacket ($58.50)
- Monob Padded Knit Vest ($68)
- Forever21 Quilted Woven Vest ($29.80)
Personally, I am completely in love with all of the Rugby by Ralph Lauren clothes, men and women's both. I mean, this:
C'mon, right? Also here's clip from the Rugby blog about
One Vest Three Ways, courtesy of blogger The Style Student. Just a taste:
Happy weekend! Look for Part 2 of the Down Vest Roundup very soon!
Yours,
Edith
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