Night Elf Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I don't know what they are called but it's a coat without sleeves. My mom bought me one for my birthday and insists it's the in thing right now. I haven't seen a single person wear something like this. I look dorky! I'm wearing it to take dd to school so I can at least tell my mom that I've worn it. I don't want to hurt her feelings but I really don't like this. And it has no tags or receipt so I can't take it back. I prefer past birthday presents. One year I got a coconut and another year a pineapple. Why didn't she stick with the fruit motif? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I don't like vests either. They don't keep me warm enough. I can't say I've seen many in real life, but they are certainly all over the shopping sites I frequent. Maybe she though fruit wasn't "enough"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Those used to be popular back in the 80s... I haven't seen them for a very long time. But, I've never followed fashion, so what do I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 MY MIL gives me a vest like that every couple of years. I guess they are in where she lives, or maybe for her age group! Fortunately for me she does not live nearby so I don't have to wear it. I keep her gifts for a few months, then donate them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I wore one all the time when I had babies in infant carriers/ car seats. It was easier to slip my arm through the handle without a coat on, grab my purse, diaper bag, etc. But, I think those were milder winters too. No way would I wear one now - it's too cold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Something like this? http://www.gap.com/products/puffer-vest.jsp I do see a lot of those around. Those and The North Face jackets and Ugg boots are ubiquitous in the winter in my neck of the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acorn Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I see them often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 My SIL gave those to my kids a few years back. They hung in the closet for years unworn, and then we gave them to Goodwill. So that's the report for the teens in this household. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I see them on people around here in the South. I think they look odd. Not warm enough either. I think, What's the point? I won't wear them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Love them! Yes, they are definitely current. I am in the South. They are everywhere. All age groups wear them. We do have pretty mild winters. Tend to be worn more in the fall and spring than if weather is truly cold. Feel free to ship it to me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Um, I may be currently wearing one. Because my house is cold. I'm also wearing a turtle neck and sweater underneath it and a scarf. And am strongly considering gloves :lol: They are pretty in style right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 Something like this? http://www.gap.com/products/puffer-vest.jsp I do see a lot of those around. Those and The North Face jackets and Ugg boots are ubiquitous in the winter in my neck of the woods. Yes, it's a puffer vest like the yellow one in your link, only mine is bright royal blue! I might have gotten away with black or navy blue but what on earth do I wear with bright royal blue? Egads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Puffy ski-type vest jackets are big now. Perhaps even more so than pineapple. ;-) Happy Birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 Um, I may be currently wearing one. Because my house is cold. I'm also wearing a turtle neck and sweater underneath it and a scarf. And am strongly considering gloves :lol: They are pretty in style right now. So it's worn with a sweater? Doesn't it have to match the sweater? Mine would only go with something white. I do have a long sleeve white tshirt but my arms would be freezing. I live in the south too and I've not seen a single person of any age wear something like this. My dd16 is embarrassed by the look of it. She nearly died when I wore it this morning. I told her if I had to get out of the car for any reason, I'd take it off first. She said she hasn't seen anyone in her school wearing a vest and her school is big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momee Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I agree, they are in style. My teen girls and adult daughter in law love them. Bright blue? Sounds fab~ What a sweet mom you have. Mine sent me a picture of myself at 16 in a Coors beer hat blowing out a candle, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 No one wears them here, because they would simply freeze to death. Honestly, I'm not going for any fashion that has puffer or puffy in the title; I just don't need extra bulk around the middle. And...I think you are sweet to try to wear it, but if it isn't your color or style...I'd say donate it or do some messy job in it, like changing the oil and let it die a natural disaster death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 So it's worn with a sweater? Doesn't it have to match the sweater? Mine would only go with something white. I do have a long sleeve white tshirt but my arms would be freezing. I live in the south too and I've not seen a single person of any age wear something like this. My dd16 is embarrassed by the look of it. She nearly died when I wore it this morning. I told her if I had to get out of the car for any reason, I'd take it off first. She said she hasn't seen anyone in her school wearing a vest and her school is big. It does not have to match. You can wear it with anything really. I have one that sits in the closet as it is not something I would wear. They are popular here but it makes me look like a weeble wobble with my figure. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 jeans or leggings + t-shirt or flannel or casual button down + boots Here's a link to how different people have styled it: https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=puffer%20vest&term_meta%5B%5D=puffer%7Ctyped&term_meta%5B%5D=vest%7Ctyped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 When I skimmed the headlines, I thought this said goat vests. I'm kind of disappointed now. I'm not a fan of vests either, though I do see people wearing them around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 They are definitely in style here for all ages. I hate them and feel that if it's cold enough to want a coat around my middle, then it's cold enough to want some sleeves! If you don't like yours, I'm sure someone at Goodwill would be excited to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 It was a running joke in the first "Back to the Future." :-) IDK...I can't remember seeing very many people wearing them. But if it's warm enough where you live, you could wear it and be a trend setter. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I was just thinking about getting my son something like this. He hates puffy sleeves and apparently only his back gets cold. I don't get it?? How can cold not bother your arms and legs. Human furnace people are ao lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixieB Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I see down vests (puffer vests) all the time here. Vests that are quilted nylon or poly or whatever that outer material is, and therefore less puffy, are also popular. It is common to wear them indoors too if you are somewhere that is not well-heated. For example, I take one to work for just that purpose. I like mine and wish I had a black one but haven't had a strong drive to go shopping for it. So I will just wish for the time being. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimomma Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I have a couple and wear them frequently. I do not consider them "outerwear." They are just another layer of a regular outfit. They do not have to match the shirt/sweater underneath. It is very cold here, even indoors, so the extra layer around the core is great for taking a chill off. I put a coat on OVER mine when going outside. Again, that extra at the core can add 20 degrees of warmth to a normal winter coat. But if you don't like the way it looks or feels, put yourself out of your misery and don't wear it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 They're very much in again http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/04/fashion/puffer-vests-go-high-fashion.html?_r=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Honestly, I'm not going for any fashion that has puffer or puffy in the title; I just don't need extra bulk around the middle. Yes, this. Most of the people who wear these are really skinny. I see them lots on tiny teen and preteen girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 They are in style, but it doesn't matter if you don't prefer the look or it isn't flattering. Who gives a present without tags? Especially clothing! That's weird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 So it's worn with a sweater? Doesn't it have to match the sweater? Mine would only go with something white. I do have a long sleeve white tshirt but my arms would be freezing. I've seen a new (to me anyway) color combination of royal blue and orange. At first I didn't like it, now it's growing on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Yell Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I don't know what they are called but it's a coat without sleeves. My mom bought me one for my birthday and insists it's the in thing right now. I haven't seen a single person wear something like this. I look dorky! I'm wearing it to take dd to school so I can at least tell my mom that I've worn it. I don't want to hurt her feelings but I really don't like this. And it has no tags or receipt so I can't take it back. I prefer past birthday presents. One year I got a coconut and another year a pineapple. Why didn't she stick with the fruit motif? Maybe you're wearing it wrong- you need leggings, boots, a white shirt, and a Starbucks. http://twicsy.com/i/s7xjHe :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 They are in style, but it doesn't matter if you don't prefer the look or it isn't flattering. Who gives a present without tags? Especially clothing! That's weird! My MIL does this. It means you HAVE TO KEEP IT. Apparently she has never considered Goodwill..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I see them all the time around here, paired with jeans or leggings and boots. They're not my thing, but I also hate sweatshirts and sweaters most of the time. I like as little bulk as possible and will shiver in a long sleeved t-shirt before I put on a sweater. My coat is a streamlined wool pea coat, as little bulk as I can get and still have the warmth. I do think the puffer vests are very trendy right now. I see them on kids, teens, young adults, thirty something mamas like myself, even grandmas, and bright colors do seem to be popular. I'd pair the blue with white or black. Part of me wishes I could deal with a bit of bulkiness because I could have a chance to be trendy, which I never am. My 6yo has a red one, and it's cute on him. I think maybe the puffy vest gives you warmth for a car ride and for running into a store, but without the full bulk of a coat, and then you still aren't sweating in the store, maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Very trendy here. Goes well with yoga pants! It works well as a spring jacket when it is a bit warmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 In my teens I wore one all winter paired with a zippered hoodie. I think a gray hoodie would look nice with bright blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 If you don't like it, don't wear it. I agree royal blue is an odd choice for a gift if you're not sure. It might be stylish here if heavy coats weren't needed this week, but what do I know, I bought more yoga pants this morning to not do yoga in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aura Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I used to wonder about the point of these vests, too, until it occurred to me that it's really not that different from layering tank tops under your shirt...except you can take off the vest when you warm up. It's also very nice for those that don't like a lot of bulk around their arms. For mild weather, it really does make sense. For really cold weather, probably not so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Yes, it's a puffer vest like the yellow one in your link, only mine is bright royal blue! I might have gotten away with black or navy blue but what on earth do I wear with bright royal blue? Egads! Mine is candy apple green with a turquoise lining. Not that I like bright colors or anything. ;) I wear mine with jeans, over tunics or sweaters. And life does not have to be matchy-matchy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I have several, except mine are the thinner, quilted ones... not so much the heavy puffer type. I'm one of those odd people who hates wearing a coat, and I try not to except in the coldest of weather. The vests are nice because most of the time, it stops people from crying out in horror, "Where is your COAT?!?!?" :LOL: And someone said upthread, it's nice because it gives a little more warmth, but you can leave it on running in and out of the stores and such. That's pretty much exactly it for me. I'm not outdoors for any extended length of time... it's into the car, into the school, back to the car, into Target... and so forth. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Here in my little corner of IN they are worn indoors as a layer.It would only work outside maybe in Fall. I would layer a waffle weave white shirt, plaid flannel, then vest. Possiby a scarf. Leggings or jeans with boots. If it's not your thing wear it when you see her and otherwise hang it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Op...Would it hurt your mom's feeling if you didn't keep it? Speaking for myself, I would feel awful if I gave a gift and it was only used or worn to make me happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 When I skimmed the headlines, I thought this said goat vests. I'm kind of disappointed now. I'm not a fan of vests either, though I do see people wearing them around here. Totally off topic but this made me laugh and remember that Don Aslett had a contest asking people to bring the most useless piece of clutter to one of his seminars. The winners brought a goat bra. They didn't own a goat. OP, my dh has a couple of those vests, not quite as puffy as the yellow one in the link. They keep him warm, and I see others wearing them. Maybe you could wear it a few more times before deciding whether or not you like it. You could also save it for times you might not be as focused on fashion, like camping or hiking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 My MIL does this. It means you HAVE TO KEEP IT. Apparently she has never considered Goodwill..... Good gravy. On the upside, I'd have *fun* shopping for her gift. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrittanyM Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 They are definitely in here too, my Mom wears them and I see people of all ages in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I think your mom should have found a puffer vest in a tropical fruit pattern/print. :lol: (Ah! Maybe that's on tap for next year.) Actually, I do see them around & think they're stylish. I'm not a fan of royal blue, but, as others have said, you could pair it with many colors/patterns -- white, beige, gray, black, olive green, orange, red, navy, light blue, pink, plaids, flower prints, stripes, etc.... Scroll down for a few photos with royal blue puffer vest-ery: http://namesnotashley.com/tag/puffer-vest/ Or here: http://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/general/photos/0,,20720151_20758813_30057004,00.htmlhttps://dtpmhvbsmffsz.cloudfront.net/posts/2013/11/06/527a851863428045af01c1b1/m_527a851e63428045af01c1ba.jpg Happy belated birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 They are very popular here with a matching turtleneck, skinny jeans, and flat heeled boots worn with the jeans,tucked into the boots. Infinity scarf is optional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I think your mom should have found a puffer vest in a tropical fruit pattern/print. :lol: (Ah! Maybe that's on tap for next year.) Actually, I do see them around & think they're stylish. I'm not a fan of royal blue, but, as others have said, you could pair it with many colors/patterns -- white, beige, gray, black, olive green, orange, red, navy, light blue, pink, plaids, flower prints, stripes, etc.... Scroll down for a few photos with royal blue puffer vest-ery: http://namesnotashley.com/tag/puffer-vest/ Or here: http://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/general/photos/0,,20720151_20758813_30057004,00.html https://dtpmhvbsmffsz.cloudfront.net/posts/2013/11/06/527a851863428045af01c1b1/m_527a851e63428045af01c1ba.jpg Happy belated birthday! And brown. I like brown with blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 When I skimmed the headlines, I thought this said goat vests. I'm kind of disappointed now. I'm not a fan of vests either, though I do see people wearing them around here. Just so the thread won't be a total waste for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I love vests. I love all the vests that have been linked to in this thread. What else am I going to wear over my plaid shirts with jeans and boots? I mean really. I am sorry you got something you don't like... can I ask the size? Want to donate it to a mom of four who needs a new vest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in IL Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Bright blue with lime green! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I don't know what they are called but it's a coat without sleeves. My mom bought me one for my birthday and insists it's the in thing right now. I haven't seen a single person wear something like this. I look dorky! I'm wearing it to take dd to school so I can at least tell my mom that I've worn it. I don't want to hurt her feelings but I really don't like this. And it has no tags or receipt so I can't take it back. I prefer past birthday presents. One year I got a coconut and another year a pineapple. Why didn't she stick with the fruit motif? Laugh. Whereas I have a coat vest on my Want List because my husband has one and they are SO nice and warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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