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With fall almost in full swing, many are likely looking to refresh their wardrobe for the season. The earlier nights and cooler weather makes it the perfect time to highlight another of my favorite accessories of the season: the down vest.
Down vests are versatile, fashionable, and can function in almost any temperature. You’ll see stars of all types rocking the down vest with a ton of different looks, whether it’s Oscar Isaac during a shoot for GQ or Jordana Brewster taking a stroll with her kid.
Most notably, activist DeRay McKesson made his blue Patagonia down vest a part of his uniform as he traveled from city to city for different demonstrations. His vest-wearing was so prolific that it earned its own Twitter account.
Not only is the down vest having a bit of a moment in the cultural zeitgeist, it’s also perfect for layering this fall. For the next few months a vest might be all the insulation you need on top of whatever shirt you decide to wear out, and when the colder weather really hits us come January, it’s a great provider of extra warmth underneath your peacoat.
Below we’ve collected some of our favorite options. Check them out and see what look is right for you.
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Mountain Hardware
Mountain Hardware's vest is light and packable, making it great attire for a camping trip or an outdoor work project in the winter months. They also come in a variety of eye-catching color combinations, if you're looking for something with a bit more style than your run-of-the-mill vest.
Mountain Hardware Dynotherm Down Vest, $150.
Theory
This Theory Puffer Vest is quite fashionable with its oversized grid pattern. I wouldn't want to layer with this one, because it's too good-looking to not show off.
Canada Goose
Few brands know more about how to properly keep people warm than Canada Goose. Founded in 1957 in Toronto, the company prides itself in being one of the world's leading makers of luxury apparel for surviving the elements. This vest is a solid example of their work.
Canada Goose Freestyle Vest, $349.95.
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