Accessory/stand-alone vest?

[Ceezer]

Do any of y’all watch Last Man Standing, the new(er) sitcom with Tim Allen? On that show, his boss is portrayed by Hector Elizondo and, on occasion, he (Hector) wears a vest over a button-down shirt. The back is colored the same as the front, so it seems as though its meant to be worn as a stand-alone piece, and not just part of a suit, or anything. I really like the way this looks and would like to add one to my wardrobe. Is anyone familiar with the item in question and could offer a suggestion of where I might look for one? Thanks!

 

[M80]

this?

 

[legrandfromage]

I've seen (and worn) really nice vests that don't require a jacket; suede front, tweed, etc. I think that the trick is to make sure that it is complimentary/harmonious with the rest of the clothes you are wearing, while being a bit different. Here's a link to a suede/pigskin vest in the Peterman catalog: http://www.jpeterman.com/Sport-Coats-Suits/Suede-Pigskin-Vest This is a bit too pricey, but probably quite nice with the right shirt, slacks and shoes. Really a question of style. I really don't care for the hipster thing, with a vest and a t-shirt.

 

[Krona Kruiser]

I've seen (and worn) really nice vests that don't require a jacket; suede front, tweed, etc. I think that the trick is to make sure that it is complimentary/harmonious with the rest of the clothes you are wearing, while being a bit different. Here's a link to a suede/pigskin vest in the Peterman catalog: http://www.jpeterman.com/Sport-Coats-Suits/Suede-Pigskin-Vest This is a bit too pricey, but probably quite nice with the right shirt, slacks and shoes. Really a question of style. I really don't care for the hipster thing, with a vest and a t-shirt.

+1. If you have a solid colored vest mix it up with a plaid that's proportional to your size. For a patterned vest use a shirt with either a subtle pattern (of different proportion to the vest's pattern) or solid shirt with or without texture. I love vests mainly because it keeps my core warm. It's great for an office or for teaching (I'm in a cold class but move around frequently). Experiment with them. They're not too old man if you do it right.

 

[Ceezer]

this?

Yes, like that, thank you. The one he was wearing last night was tan/cream colored suede (looked suede, anyway) over a green'ish plaid shirt.

 

[Tim_McD]

Maybe a Filson Mackinaw wool vest?

Although I confess that I started looking at this site for a Chesterfield Style Overcoat with hacking pockets, but I am really tempted by their vests (a/k/a/ waistcoats) which can be ordered with the same cloth back (vs the satin backs that go with suits).

http://www.tweed-jacket.com/index.html