I was hesitant to purchase this vest because the reviews said it ran small or too large. I find the fit to be perfect as I can wear it over sweaters as well as T shirts!! Love it!!!!
Bought a second vest for my wife for fly fishing in cold weather. She didnt want to wear the last one I bought fishing fearing she might get a hook stuck in it. Know she has it covered.
I have only had this vest for about a month, but so far I am delighted with it. I live in northeastern Wisconsin and love the outdoors, so dressing in layers is my lifestyle. And I work in a health food store with a large organic produce, cheese and dairy department, so without preservatives, cool temperatures are necessary year-round to maximize s... Read Morehelf life. Its always chilly at Healthy Way, and my Patagonia vest is the perfect layer over a lightweight long-sleeved tee or turtleneck. It is attractive and stylish, and the fit is perfect, not bulky but still warm and cosy. I am 5ft 2-1/2 inches and 115 lbs, and the XS fits exactly right. I bought one in a burgundy color and then immediately ordered another in black! I dont know how they will wear over time, but I know Patagonia will stand behind its products.
Seriously, these are my new favorite go-tos for work and cool weather recreation.
Im not actually an athletic person, so when I took my adult children away for a weekend of hiking in the forest, I needed to buy something to wear! I bought my first pair of hiking pants and this fabulous vest. Its warm, comfortable and really pulled my outdoor style together. My daughters both complimented me on it and they will probably find a co... Read Moreuple under the Christmas tree!
I bought one of these and ordered another because I loved it so much. Its great on chilly evenings in the house and also out and about on cool days.
They run very small though. Im typically a large which feels roomy and even the XL is fitted in this style. I also have a couple of better sweater jackets too. Nicely made feels warm without being bulk... Read Morey.
I've had a black sweater vest for years and love it so much that I wanted to purchase another in Navy. The fabric quality and craftsmanship is unchanged, which is a good thing. It's a perfect slim fitted vest that's comfortably warm!
I absolutely love my Better Sweaters and this vest is also great! It fits nicely, looks good over any short sleeve or long sleeve shirt that I have worn it with and isn't to big in the arm pit area. I used to think that I didn't need two Patagonia vests: a Down Sweater vest and a Better Sweater vest, but the reality is that they serve two... Read More different purposes, at least for me. The Down Sweater vest will be for skiing, hiking, camping, etc... vest and this one for everyday use. I'm very glad I purchased this one, I've worn it nearly every day since receiving it.
Absolutely love this vest. However the zipper wasn't sewn in correctly so it doesn't lie flat. Will be returning the vest soon for another one, which hopefully has better workmanship.
Hi Linda. We're sorry to hear you're disappointed with the zipper on this vest. We went ahead and emailed you offering help with your return in case you still haven't sent it back to us.
December 30, 2019
This vest is perfect for
This vest is perfect for layering, I never overheat but it provides extra warmth over a shirt or under a jacket.
I don't know why I held off on purchasing one of these for so long. XS is a perfect fit for me (5'2, 115lbs) and provides just the right amount of warmth at work, on errands, or hanging out at home. The only issue I have is that the zipper can be finicky.
Loved the color, quality and style. However, the Med is too small for me and I am worried the L would be too big. I am kind of in between. The slim fit on this item may have contributed to the "misfit." All in all I love Patagonia.
I am small-medium at most stores. The vest I ordered in Medium was very tight. I just exchanged it for a Large. Am holding my breath that I don't actually need an Extra Large in Patagonia sizing... That said, the color and warmth were nice.
I love this vest so much that I don’t want to take it off! Lots of great presents this year but the vest is my favorite. It’s comfortable, good looking, and best of all, well-made.
I bought for myself as a holiday gift since I've wanted one of these for a long time. I am thrilled with this vest! It fits perfectly and I can wear a sweater underneath for extra warmth. Highly receommend!
LOVE this sweater vest! After I bought mine for a bike trip, i bought one for everyone in my family!
It's a staple!! Comfortable - good looking - great layer for anything!! A must to have...
The Better Sweater has been a go to staple of my wardrobe for years. Happy to add the vest! It is warm without being bulky, layers well, washes beautifully, fits perfectly, will work well for skiing, and then equally as well for apres ski or around town. Very versatile, multi season piece!
Got 2 Better Sweater vests, one black and one navy; they are practical, very light and yet keep warm; the only thing I don't like is the tag on the back. I wish its was less bulky; delivery was as promised. Thank you.
I wish I could wear this more, but I'm stuck in a fairly warm climate. It's so comfortable and easy to wear on a cooler day, or layer underneath another jacket as the temperature drops.
I love the thickness of this vest. I brought my usual size and it was a bit big. It is very long compared to the Los Gatos vests.
But I’m still keeping it
I would recommend sizing down 1 size