How To Wear A Puffer Vest: 4 Ways To Style A Down Vest

In recent seasons, the puffer vest (or down vest or gilet) has been transformed from performance wear into a fashionable fall/winter staple.

With the sports luxe trend being all the rage lately, when classic style is worn in combination with sportswear, the down vest is becoming more popular than ever. It is still a great extra warmth layer for a weekend away, but now the padded vest can also accompany suits and blazers.

The Puffer Vest In Laid-Back Looks

On a mild day in fall or spring, you can wear a puffer vest in place of a jacket. It will keep you warm but not too warm, regulating your body temperature indoors and out. Wear it with chinos, jeans and slim sweatpants, paired with long sleeve t-shirts or flannel shirts. Add a sweater to the mix for an additional layer of warmth.

This laid-back pairing of an olive quilted gilet and black jeans is extremely easy to throw together in seconds time, helping you look awesome and ready for anything without spending too much time rummaging through your closet. Finishing off with a pair of brown suede desert boots is a fail-safe way to bring an added touch of polish to this look.
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This laid-back pairing of an olive quilted gilet and black jeans is extremely easy to throw together in seconds time, helping you look awesome and ready for anything without spending too much time rummaging through your closet. Finishing off with a pair of brown suede desert boots is a fail-safe way to bring an added touch of polish to this look.

How To Wear The Puffer Vest In Winter

A sleeveless garment, the down vest is perfect for winter layering. It goes great underneath overcoats, peacoats and jackets keeping you extra warm without restricting movement. It also has the ability to spice up an otherwise boring outfit by providing an interesting contrast in textures or colors.

The Puffer Vest With A Blazer

Choose a vest with lighter fill and a slim cut to go underneath a sports jacket. When worn on the inside, the puffer vest should ideally not hang down lower than the jacket. A more substantial vest can be worn over a sports coat, unfastened. In this case, it can be shorter than the jacket underneath.

The Puffer Vest Over A Suit

For a sophisticated take on the sports luxe trend, try a down vest over a suit. With this combination you’ll dress down the suit and dress up the vest. Just pick a vest in a similar color.

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