Compared to what you get from a sleeveless garment, vests provide tons of warmth because they keep your core insulated. If you have tried one on or own one, you’ll know the toasty feeling it gives you. Though your mom’s vest was not stylish or more functional, the vest options on the market today check off both boxes and more. No matter what vest you want, you’ll have endless options, whether you prefer an insulated quilted vest for your morning runs or a fashion-forward puffer vest. Below are the best women’s vests you can fashionably wear this fall and winter.
Puffer Vest
This beige puffer vest is an excellent choice when you’re looking for something that matches all your outfits. Drawstrings on the front help cinch in the vest to your body, while the oversize, padded style gives this vest that fashion-forward touch.
Women’s Ultra-Light Down Vest
This down vest is super lightweight with a water repellent coating and comes in several colors. The ultra-light down vest is the most basic, easy-to-wear style and can be folded down in its carrying pouch, making it a packable option for your camping trips.
Stand Collar Lightweight Gilet Quilted Zip Vest
This casual vest is perfect for your after-dinner strolls on a crisp fall night or if you like to get a run in before work. It’s also fully lined on the inside with a classic quilted pattern.
Relaxed Vest in Colorblock Teddy
This watermelon-colored vest is anything but plain. It features a front zip pocket that runs a bit longer for those who want something that passes hips.
Shearling Vest
Looking for something luxurious to the touch? Then this thicker shearling vest has a plush style from Coach. Inspired by your traditional camping gear, this shearling vest is a to wear when you’re out of the woods.
Cable-Knit Sweater Vest
A vest conjures up a cozy knit piece, which you can layer on top of your other clothes. The cream-colored knit vest looks great over a button-down shirt or a billowy floral midi dress with knee-high boots.
Benton Springs Soft Fleece Vest
This Columbia modern-classic, durable fleece vest is the perfect layer to seal in the warmth. Based on the reviews, this affordable vest is a little stiffer and runs on the smaller side, with less pile. You can get this vest in different colors, if that’s not a deal-breaker for you.
Houndstooth Gilet
The houndstooth vest is slightly oversized yet feels classic but also cool at the same time, thanks to its not-too-fitted style to your body. The houndstooth print adds the right amount of pizazz to your overall look, whether you choose to layer it with a shirt or an even thicker, chunky knit sweater.
Mint Green Recargo Vest
This light green utility vest will gravitate towards you if your style is not preppy. The vest has sharp lines, curved edges, a deep v-neck cut, as well as four flap pockets, which makes it perfect to be paired with the matching cargo pants for a one-of-a-kind uniform.
