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I like the fit, it is comfortable, but I am not crazy about the way the shoulders stick out away from the body. I sometimes feel like a character in Star Trek.
I love this vest, I thought I was going to like it but I love it. I kind of want one in every color. Im tall and slim and the large fits great, not too blousy in the stomach, not too short at the waist. Its warm and comfortable and Im so glad I got it.
I was concerned about the high price compared to other brands. But my choice was correct. Considering the quality, comfort, warmth, and lightness of this vest, it is worth paying this price.
This vest is so comfortable, helps me stay warm and is great for work. I appreciate how Patagonia clothes, like this, continue to be designed to fit folks like me who are towards the thinner end of the spectrum. Thanks Patagonia!
What a vest. Nothing says new tax bracket like a slate grey Patagonia vest. Whether crunching numbers, running code, or schmoozing with clients over a nice plumb saison at the marina, this is the vest for the job. It comes with three pockets- one for each of your phones, plus one for your sunglasses/RFID-actuated workspace access key fob. The mater... Read Moreial is nice and warm for those nippy Bay/Cape Cod mornings, while the wool knit offers enough give for kinetic situations. A vest of all seasons.
This is the second one I bought as I wear it daily at work. It goes well with casual or dress clothes and is perfect fir the PNW climate which changes constantly throughout the day. I also layer it under jackets on cold days. Well made and extremely fashionable.
This Better Sweater unfortunately was not for me. I am 162bs, almost 511 and have a 32-33 wait. This medium vest just did not lay well on my midriff as it buckled between my sternum and belly button. The shoulders fit was a ok, and the arm holes were fine for my slender build. The length was about 4 inches below my belt and I personal like vests to... Read More stop at my belt of slightly below. I was looking for a somewhat tight fitting vest like their old synchilla vest which I wish they'd bring back! - and this vest had to much material which did not make it hang well on me. It was obvious that a small would have been too small. Too bad everything else was signature Patagonia quality. Thank you for easy returns Patagonia!
Thanks for the feedback, Justi. We appreciate all the details you've shared and are sorry that the fit didn't work out with this vest. We do make a Synchilla vest which you can check out [here](https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-synchilla-fleece-vest/23011.html?dwvar_23011_color=OAT&cgid=mens-fleece-vests). If that Synchilla vest is different than you remember, we recommend keeping an eye on our Worn Wear website where we sell lightly used gear from past seasons. You might come across the one you mentioned!
March 23, 2023
This is not my first
This is not my first Patagonia vest. This one was more true to size than the others.
Wow, I love this vest! I wanted a vest that I could wear casually but also wear under a jacket. My down vest is too bulky to fit well under a coat or down jacket. This one fits the bill. Warm and comfy, it sheds wind better than a fleece vest when worn by itself. Also great for those ski days when you need a little extra under a parka. Definitely a... Read More worthwhile piece of gear.
I have three of these vests and think they are great, as are all of your products. I have been a loyal customer since you started and have been to almost all of your retail outlets as well as the outlet in Reno. I use your worn wear program as well. Keep up the good work!
Extremely versatile. Can wear it at home with a shirt and jeans or dress it up with a tie and slacks for work. Warm without causing me to overheat and very soft and stretchy.
I originally purchased this in a large but found it too wide in the shoulders, the body was loose all round and sort of hung on me. So, the item was easily exchanged for a medium. The medium fits well throughout the shoulders but is a bit too snug in the body. I'm keeping the item in hopes it will stretch a little bit or I lose some weight in ... Read Morethe belly. ha ha! But the bottom line is, I really like the vest, the fabric is nice, the vest is warm, and very high quality.
I received a navy blue vest as a Christmas gift. It's marked XXL but it fits much tighter than my other XXL vest and sweater jackets. I can't even zipper it closed. The vest is clearly mislabeled and is probably an XL. Very disappointing quality control!
We're sorry to hear the fit and sizing on this vest were disappointing. We welcome the [return of a gift](https://help.patagonia.com/s/article/How-do-I-return-a-gift) either to a Patagonia-owned retail store or through our Customer Service team. We'll reach out to you for further assistance. Thanks for the review, Andy!
February 22, 2023
Great quality. Looks great a
Great quality. Looks great a warm. I wear it under my rain gear when its cold out. Works great.
My son bought a small size, I tried it on and loved it so much I ordered one for myself in a different color. (I am the mom, so it perfectly fits for women too!) Very nice, flattering design.
Patagonia has a great website and quick response and shipping. Also love to support a company that has a consciousness of this earth and those who live on it AND produces quality items.
Two things: One, a small is a small. It runs true to what a small should be and is not oversized like most American Products. I likely should have bought a medium. Two, it is very snug and warm. All you will need for climates in the south US where it does not get cold but just chilly.
I bought this for my husband at Christmas. He has had it on every day since then. It adds a layer of warmth this time of year and he loves the zip pockets and inner pocket. Very well made.
This vest fits true to size and has comfortable, soft material that provides nice warmth. Can be used in layering for outdoor activities or in a business casual setting at work. I liked the vest that I received as a gift so much that I bought a second one in another color!
I love the better sweater material. Warm, rugged, and isn't as much of a magnet for dog hair as many other fleece products. Great style and love the fit. Perfect for the office and weekends while a still also functional as a layer for the slopes.
Nice product. Fit bit large. It's too Long.
Should be 4-5" shorter You almost sit on it! I'd like small length. You cant find products here. Im off Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale. Like different color - gray or beige. Cant find it here.
I purchased the Patagonia fleece vest in blue as a gift for my son in law. I bought him one in grey last year and he loved it. I bought this best for his birthday in blue and he says the blue color is beautiful.
Awesome vest! I love the smooth texture of the material. It seems unlikely to pill. Looks great. Plenty of room. Solid zipper. I feels solidly built. I wear it at work or just out and about. This will not be my last Patagonia vest.
Such a nice vest. It's a great fabric weight, not too heavy; warm, but not hot. The fit is perfect. The sweater fabric makes it stand out from other vests.
Luv the vest. Initially ordered a medium. The site said it would fit similar to Northface. I wear a medium in Northface. When I received the vest it was too small. I exchanged it for a large. Exchange process was super smooth. I would shop again. Thank you.
I purchased this item for my son-in-law for Christmas. We haven't celebrated yet, and I am sure he will love it, but my problem involved tracking the item as it was being delivered. It was delayed a bit, and I totally understand because of the weather issues and it being the Christmas season. The location of the delivery was incorrect, which m... Read Moreade it difficult to track. It kept saying "out for delivery", when it was not, and kept referencing a "mobile home park" as the place it was to be delivered to, and that was also incorrect. Just a little frustrating. Thanks.
My husband had one of these for years and eventually the pocket zipper failed. Fortunately these are still available. He tried the medium at first and it fit snuggly, with little room for things in the pockets when worn over a base layer. The large works fine.
This sweater vest is worn in every Wall Street office. Now I know why. It is a great layer for under a jacket, for a cool office, or for a spring walk.
And this is a VERY well-made garment. Seldom does one find such a substantial article in the world of fast fashion. Quality wins in the end.
I love your products, the quality and your reputation as well as commitments to sustainability and environmental issues. Probably the only thing I would like to see different, is for this vest and the long sleeve version too, is to be just a little bit shorter. Admittedly, for me its to be a little more fashionable as lengths of jackets, coats, swe... Read Moreaters, etc., are all just a little shorter. But all in all, especially when layering with your down jackets, I really like everything else. Would also like to see the capilene base layer qtr. zip in additional colors! Thank you for all that you do!
I have a lot of Patagonia product, but this vest was disappointing. The zipper is not even when zipped all the way. You can see humps and bumps on the side making look unattractive.
Thank you for submitting this review, John. Both sides of this zipper should be even and flush. We're sorry to hear the one you have may be defective! We will reach out to you about returning it.
January 3, 2023
This vest is gorgeous! Super
This vest is gorgeous! Super stylish. Perfect length and color (gray). It looks great over a long sleeved button down. My husband wears this for casual situations and work as well. It's perfect for just enough warmth when the weather is chilly enough to need something extra, but not cold enough for a coat.
Good vest, gifted by even better sister for Christmas. It seems to hold up nicely as mid-layer, and can be worn in the office with collared shirts, as opposed to wearing the suit jacket when you can dress down a bit. I plan to get one in a blue color soon.
Your products are great. Very well made and look good no matter how many times they are worn or washed. I would buy more often from you, but I often hesitate due to your company's left leaning political agenda.
I like the comfort of Patagonia's fleece, especially at home during the winter. The vest works well as a layer for out door use. I note for my height the sizing recommended M. But it was snug, but a perfect length. I exchanged for an L and it's more comfortable especially for layering but it is a tad longer. All in all, highly recommended... Read More.
The better sweater vest is a perfect layer to stay comfortable. Living in the deep south we can have a wide range of conditions in one day, morning could be in 30's and by after afternoon it can be in the 70,s. The vest allows me to be just right through the day without having to remove bulky layers. If I need extra warmth I add a shell and al... Read Morel is good.
He picked out online, as gift We have always loved. Arrived today. Don't know about his fit,but the OAR TAN, is not TAN, its a LIGHT heather grey, with small dark navy blu lines(heathering?) running through, and dark navy/blk accents. He's getting it anyway.Can reurn if want.s NO WAY THIS IS TAN.
I'm 6'1" 180 lbs (33" waste) and bought the large. Very strange fit. Extremely baggy and 'flimsy around the waste line. It's also a good 1-2 inches long in the torso as well.
shoulders and chest fit fine. But I'm going to exchange for a medium and see if that does the trick. I would not wear the large (ever) as i... Read Moret fits now.
Hi Jake, thank you for this feedback on the fit of this vest. We're glad to see you're exchanging it for a size that should fit you better! If you would ever like specific measurements on any item, you can reach out to our Customer Service Team at (800) 638-6464 or via live chat on our website. And of course, if you run into any issues with this new vest you are welcome to contact us for help in returning or exchanging it.
At 6'3 I've had a hard time finding vests that are long enough. This vest is the perfect length and I couldn't be happier with the purchase. Very warm and versatile, I can even wear it to the office on casual days. Will be buying additional colors soon.
I love Patagonia clothes, but I don't like all the prominent labels. I bought the vest, I didn't pay for it to advertise for the company. I don't need the status symbol if that is what it is. My old Patagonia clothes have labels as zipper pulls or inside the collar. Im not comfortable always being a walking billboard. Im sure the mar... Read Moreketing people will not be happy to read this.
Hey Gary, thanks for the review. Some people would like to show that they're wearing Patagonia, and others do not. Either way, we make something for everyone! We recommend checking out the [Men's Synchilla Fleece Vest](https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-synchilla-fleece-vest/23011.html?dwvar_23011_color=NENA). It does have the label as the zipper pull on the pocket, but it's easy to remove without damaging the vest.
November 28, 2022
Comfy AF
I had been needing a vest for years and for one reason or another, I never got around to getting one until I got this one.
Its super soft and warm. Goes great with a shell layer to keep me warm, but not too warm.
I like the vest, it is well constructed and keeps my torso warm, but my arms free and cool. I like to perform windmills with my arms, it started casually, but has grown to more of an amateur sport. This vest is perfect for my deep desire to one day be an Olympic windmiller. Thank you Patagonia for helping me along my journey.
I was replacing an old Patagonia vest that had grown too large for me (and was just perfect for my grandson). The medium size fits perfectly. Exactly what I was looking for. Its a great every day piece in our cool, damp PNW.
I gave this vest to my son as a holiday gift a year ago and have wished to have one for myself now that cooling weather of the autumn is here. So I ordered it for myself! It feels so good to wear that I do not want to take it off. The knit material of recycled polyester material with the nice interior lining is just good to the touch and functional... Read Morely warm. I think Patagonia has hit the right style as I wear it downtown to my office and out in the countryside. Great product.
This is a great gillet, perfect for the weekend or the office during the cold season. I would totally recommend but be mindful of the size as it runs large
Comparing the photo supplied for this review (fyi: a gift), my vest doesn't quite match; e.g., at the shoulders. Across the top of my shoulders the vest sticks both out & up; i.e., it reminds me of some sort of sci-fi outfit seen in old TV series - the vest's material (right above its armpits) will not "relax." Perhaps there... Read More's too much material across the back of vest. Compared to other medium sized Patagonia vests that I wear, this one - while warm - is not a good fit for a 5' 9' slim built male.
I purchased the Better Sweater Vest to use mainly "over the dress shirt" at work in the fall and winter coming up. It is the perfect extra layer without having to use a 1/4 zip or sweater (just yet). So comfortable and looks fantastic.
I am a Patagonia vest enthusiast. I have many of them, but I have noticed in the more recent ones that I have ordered, the size Medium runs slightly larger than in the past. The materials have changed slightly over time as well. It is still a great product.
I love my Better Sweater Vest. Ive bought them for presents for a couple of friends and family, and they love them. I owned the Better Sweater and decided to try the vest. I love it, and its so comfortable I forget Im wearing it. No restrictions with arm movement, and just the right level of extra warmth for cooler days. Can also be comfortably wor... Read Moren indoors at room temperature for casual wear.
Super happy about my new vest. Keeps me warm at work who decided to turn down the temp. I have practically lived in it since I got it and rarely take it off. Definitely would recommend
This is the first best I have ever bought. But I’m sure the zip is on the wrong side for a male wearer. Could I have this corrected as I find it odd like this?
I ordered this vest online using the fitting guide measurements and they were perfect. I haven't gotten to wear it yet because the weather is too warm, but the quality of the work looks good.
A little more substantial than the synchilla vest, and longer in the torso, making for a great piece. Fits a touch smaller than my size large Better Sweater, and so XL vest is perfect. Love it!
I this is the second vest I have bought for my husband ( a senior)and he loves it!!! Good on the golf course and the office.
Ive bought two better sweaters for my son .. 34 and an avid surfer. Perfect for after a surf and to the office.
Your customer service and speedy delivery are also much appreciated. Your Patagonia magazine is stellar. Thank y... Read Moreou.
This is the unofficial but official uniform around here for business casual. The vest is very comfortable and looks amazing. I definitely recommend everyone on having a pair.
The vest fits just right. Not too loose, not too tight. And it provides enough warmth without the bulk of a regular jacket. It can almost be used on any occasion. And the look can get away with being in a professional setting. I got many compliments about how well I look with the vest on. Ha!
Hi Diane! Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We're sorry to hear that your vest has started to pill. To prevent pilling, we recommend washing that item either by hand in cool to cold water, or separately in your washing machine on the gentle cycle. It's best to lay it flat to dry rather than place it in the dryer where the fabric can easily get abraded. To remove pilling that has already occurred, a sweater shaver or sweater stone is an excellent tool and can help the garment look brand new again. That said, your satisfaction is always guaranteed so if you're unhappy with the vest you can always [return](https://www.patagonia.com/returns.html).
May 7, 2022
3 sizes too small compared to Better Sweater
As a vest it should be designed to fit over clothing. In reality this vest would only fit over bare skin compared to the sweater version. I had to send it back because it was so small it wouldn't even fit over a t-shirt. Much smaller than the better sweater. Disappointing.
Ok product but runs very tight. I bought a medium and it was real tight. Im think and have broad shoulders so maybe thats why. I have to see how L fits
I ordered this vest in Medium, but it was too small. I had to exchange it. Other than that, it is AWESOME. We keep our house on the cool side, so I wear this often while working from home!
I really didn't need another vest but I wanted one in red and it had to have the features I wanted: zippered pockets and a zippered chest pocket for the ever present cell phone. I love Pataponia products, especially their better sweater fleece vests.
I bought this for my husband to wear to work during the colder time of year. He absolutely loves it. He says its super warm and so comfortable. I would highly recommend this fleece!
I have two Patagonia fleece vests that are mediums. They are the same size. Ive worn them for a long time and they fit perfectly and I like them. I ordered this in a medium and it is borderline too small and too tight.
Hi Thomas, thank you for submitting this review. We're sorry to hear this vest may not be the right fit for you. The Better Sweater Vest does run a bit more snug than other vests. If you wish, we'll be happy to help you [return](https://www.patagonia.com/returns.html) it.
March 28, 2022
Best vest for everyday
The vest looks great and goes well with casual wear including business casual. Its warm but light.
Love Better Sweater Vest. I love tan color. I have same kind of vest from Ralph Lauren but they dont have color selection. Products of Patagonia supports to save environment.and world.
I have wanted a better sweater vest for quite some time, and I love the warmth and fit. However, the fabric pills after only owning it for a couple of months. It looks cheap. I will probably return it.
Thank you for this review, Jennifer. We're sorry to hear that vest is pilling so much! To do the most to prevent pilling in a knit garment we recommend washing it either by hand in cool to cold water, or separately in your washing machine on the gentle cycle. It's best to lay it flat to dry rather than placing it in the dryer. To remove pilling that has already occurred we recommend using a product like a fabric shaver, which is gentler on fabric than a sweater stone. That being said, we want you to be happy with everything you get from us, so you can absolutely [return](https://www.patagonia.com/returns.html) it if it's not going to work for you.
March 14, 2022
Great Fit, Unstable Fabric
The fit and comfort of this vest are the best of any of the dozens of vests I've purchased over the years. Because this isn't a traditional fleece, it's far less electrostatic, which makes it ideal for heated interior environments. The primary problem with the vest is the durability of the fabric itself. After six weeks of intermitte... Read Morent wear, and two cold-water washes, the fabric is already pilling, small ball-like tufts marring the surface. I bought this same vest two years ago, and both vests suffered the same problem. I hope they figure out how to fix this issue because with a durable fabric this would be the best vest ever.
Hi Robert! Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We're really sorry to hear that your vest has started to pill after such little time. Due to the knit appearance of the face fabric of this particular item, this pilling can be more noticeable. To prevent pilling, we recommend washing that item either by hand in cool to cold water, or separately in your washing machine on the gentle cycle. It's best to lay it flat to dry rather than place it in the dryer where the fabric can easily get abraded. To remove pilling that has already occurred, a sweater shaver or sweater stone is an excellent tool and can help the garment look brand new again. All of that said, your satisfaction is always guaranteed so you're welcome to [return](https://www.patagonia.com/returns.html).
March 14, 2022
Not only warm when needed, but easily flexible
Works great for my everyday use. Keeps my upper body warm & comfortable. love the pocket arrangement and size range.
I love Patagonia apparel and this vest. But after about 1.5 years of ownership, the vest has started to pill very badly. Very disappointed and expected more from Patagonia.