The Button Vest

Good as it gets

I like that it has no collar and good fit. The vest is just the right amount of warmth.

Fit is perfect. Looks are amazing. Many comments on it so far.

Both classy and utilitarian. I can dress it up for work or date night and I can shovel the driveway and stay warm while keeping all my EDC items in my pockets!

Pockets can be used with stuff in them. Bought a L and XL. L was tight across the back, I measure 44.5” chest wearing a slimmer under tee shirt. XL is best. However, I don’t like how the bottom bells out. Back panel curves out at the bottom. Let’s in cold air. I wish they came 42”, 44”, 46” 48” etc. I suspect the XL is more of a 48”. I was going to take to get altered but I successfully did it myself with a needle thread. I pulled in the bottom 4” of the vertical seam. Now it’s a perfect fit. Even over a Carhartt hoodie still fits great now. It was definitely too belled out wearing a flannel shirt. My only want would be an adjustment at the waist. I like that it’s long enough for those of us that don’t tuck in a shirt because of the length I don’t button the bottom when I’m sitting in the truck. Chest pockets are very useful. I’m glad they aren’t covered with flap. The back collar area is cut so it’s good with a hoodie and good with a collared shirt. I like that the vest doesn’t have a tall collar that becomes irritating when you don’t need it. I may actually try wearing this all wool military scarf that’s been in the closet. It would allow maximum flexibility. Like other reviews, after a week of on and off wear, the wool gets softer and also more nap. It’s only going to stretch out and not shrink. Great vest. Cut at waist or a cinch would make it a slam dunk. Can’t find anything better and I’ve been looking for decades. It’s expensive yes. But nothing else I’ve had compares.

I had a Filson that I wore out and while looking to replace it, I came across this vest. I like the style and the way they did the pockets (and that it comes in black). I'm 6'4" 165#, and I found the large to be a bit generous in the midsection, so I sized down to a medium. It's a bit snug with a heavy sweater, but okay. I'm in Maine and I'm going to be wearing it pretty much October - April every year until it falls apart!

Are you the type who values quality material, craftsmanship with that touch of classic vintage style? My endless searches (Woolrich nope; LL Bean nope) stopped here at Stormy Kromer for this wool vest that embodied everything I was looking for. Look no further than here. The product arrived neatly packed. And the large size perfectly fit my 6'1", 210 lb frame perfectly. Oh and also got a cap to accompany the vest. The cap quality and attention to detail are remarkable. It grabbed my wife's attention so, that she is ordering a female cap with the $20 gift promotion card I received. All I can say is that I'm a fan because the that classic vintage style, being abandoned by the others, is available at Stomry Kromer. From now on my search starts with Stormy Kromer.

Love the feel and quality. Made in the UP. Please discontinue the leather name patch. It looks tacky, like something from a mall store; it spoils an otherwise perfect vest.

Great product. I’ve had one for years. Just needed to size up, if you know what I mean.