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Where can I find men's suit vests?

"Sher" <sherryjelli...@hotmail.com>
6/13/2005 2:48:25 PM
My DH likes to wear vests to work in the summertime (as opposed to a
sportscoat in the fall and winter.) I'm having a hard time trying to
find them lately. Have they been phased out? Are they out of style?
I can only find tuxedo vests in that shiny fabric on the front and that
disposable black lining on the back. Do any of you know where I can
find a nice woven fabric vest that he can wear with his slacks and a
shirt and tie to work? Preferrably in neutral colors like...charcoal
grey, navy blue, camel or rich khaki, and black.??
Any assistance or tips is appreciated.
BTW, I looked at most of the major department stores here in Austin, TX
and had no luck.
Thanks..
Sher~
"As to matters of dress, I would recommend one never to be first in the
fashion nor the last out of it" –––John Wesley
"Sher" <sherryjelli...@hotmail.com>
6/13/2005 2:48:25 PM
My DH likes to wear vests to work in the summertime (as opposed to a
sportscoat in the fall and winter.) I'm having a hard time trying to
find them lately. Have they been phased out? Are they out of style?
I can only find tuxedo vests in that shiny fabric on the front and that
disposable black lining on the back. Do any of you know where I can
find a nice woven fabric vest that he can wear with his slacks and a
shirt and tie to work? Preferrably in neutral colors like...charcoal
grey, navy blue, camel or rich khaki, and black.??
Any assistance or tips is appreciated.
BTW, I looked at most of the major department stores here in Austin, TX
and had no luck.
Thanks..
Sher~
"As to matters of dress, I would recommend one never to be first in the
fashion nor the last out of it" –––John Wesley
"ahmward" <nospam.ahmw...@yahoo.com>
6/13/2005 3:01:22 PM


"Sher" <sherryjelli...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1118699305.465662.291...@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com...
My DH likes to wear vests to work in the summertime (as opposed to a
sportscoat in the fall and winter.) I'm having a hard time trying to
find them lately. Have they been phased out? Are they out of style?
I can only find tuxedo vests in that shiny fabric on the front and
that
disposable black lining on the back. Do any of you know where I can
find a nice woven fabric vest that he can wear with his slacks and a
shirt and tie to work? Preferrably in neutral colors like...charcoal
grey, navy blue, camel or rich khaki, and black.??
Any assistance or tips is appreciated.
BTW, I looked at most of the major department stores here in Austin,
TX
and had no luck.
Thanks..
Sher~
"As to matters of dress, I would recommend one never to be first in
the
fashion nor the last out of it" –––John Wesley
http://tinyurl.com/9kvw8 these two are shown at the Brooks Brothers'
site The woven fabric you describe sound to me like the ones that are
part of a men's lightweight wool suit. My husband hasn't worn vests in
years so where we live they are out of style. Perhaps there are other
traditional men's clothing sites.
Audrey
"ahmward" <nospam.ahmw...@yahoo.com>
6/13/2005 3:01:22 PM


"Sher" <sherryjelli...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1118699305.465662.291...@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com...
My DH likes to wear vests to work in the summertime (as opposed to a
sportscoat in the fall and winter.) I'm having a hard time trying to
find them lately. Have they been phased out? Are they out of style?
I can only find tuxedo vests in that shiny fabric on the front and
that
disposable black lining on the back. Do any of you know where I can
find a nice woven fabric vest that he can wear with his slacks and a
shirt and tie to work? Preferrably in neutral colors like...charcoal
grey, navy blue, camel or rich khaki, and black.??
Any assistance or tips is appreciated.
BTW, I looked at most of the major department stores here in Austin,
TX
and had no luck.
Thanks..
Sher~
"As to matters of dress, I would recommend one never to be first in
the
fashion nor the last out of it" –––John Wesley
http://tinyurl.com/9kvw8 these two are shown at the Brooks Brothers'
site The woven fabric you describe sound to me like the ones that are
part of a men's lightweight wool suit. My husband hasn't worn vests in
years so where we live they are out of style. Perhaps there are other
traditional men's clothing sites.
Audrey
"ahmward" <nospam.ahmw...@yahoo.com>
6/13/2005 3:01:22 PM


"Sher" <sherryjelli...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1118699305.465662.291...@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com...
My DH likes to wear vests to work in the summertime (as opposed to a
sportscoat in the fall and winter.) I'm having a hard time trying to
find them lately. Have they been phased out? Are they out of style?
I can only find tuxedo vests in that shiny fabric on the front and
that
disposable black lining on the back. Do any of you know where I can
find a nice woven fabric vest that he can wear with his slacks and a
shirt and tie to work? Preferrably in neutral colors like...charcoal
grey, navy blue, camel or rich khaki, and black.??
Any assistance or tips is appreciated.
BTW, I looked at most of the major department stores here in Austin,
TX
and had no luck.
Thanks..
Sher~
"As to matters of dress, I would recommend one never to be first in
the
fashion nor the last out of it" –––John Wesley
http://tinyurl.com/9kvw8 these two are shown at the Brooks Brothers'
site The woven fabric you describe sound to me like the ones that are
part of a men's lightweight wool suit. My husband hasn't worn vests in
years so where we live they are out of style. Perhaps there are other
traditional men's clothing sites.
Audrey
"ahmward" <nospam.ahmw...@yahoo.com>
6/13/2005 3:01:22 PM


"Sher" <sherryjelli...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1118699305.465662.291...@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com...
My DH likes to wear vests to work in the summertime (as opposed to a
sportscoat in the fall and winter.) I'm having a hard time trying to
find them lately. Have they been phased out? Are they out of style?
I can only find tuxedo vests in that shiny fabric on the front and
that
disposable black lining on the back. Do any of you know where I can
find a nice woven fabric vest that he can wear with his slacks and a
shirt and tie to work? Preferrably in neutral colors like...charcoal
grey, navy blue, camel or rich khaki, and black.??
Any assistance or tips is appreciated.
BTW, I looked at most of the major department stores here in Austin,
TX
and had no luck.
Thanks..
Sher~
"As to matters of dress, I would recommend one never to be first in
the
fashion nor the last out of it" –––John Wesley
http://tinyurl.com/9kvw8 these two are shown at the Brooks Brothers'
site The woven fabric you describe sound to me like the ones that are
part of a men's lightweight wool suit. My husband hasn't worn vests in
years so where we live they are out of style. Perhaps there are other
traditional men's clothing sites.
Audrey
"Trianna" <triannadun...@hotmail.com>
6/14/2005 7:50:56 AM
Sher wrote:
My DH likes to wear vests to work in the summertime (as opposed to a
sportscoat in the fall and winter.) I'm having a hard time trying to
find them lately. Have they been phased out? Are they out of style?
Were they ever "in style", per se? That's not a criticism––I think
it's great that your husband wants to have a distinctive look.
Jos. Bank sells traditional suiting–fabric vests––they may have actual
stores near you, but you can also buy online:
http://www.josbank.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=228782&Section_Id=1110
I thought this was cute, too:
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/xq/asp/base_no.54374/dept_id.L1~4335/qx/product.htm
These people make custom vests from handwoven wool:
http://www.deweeverswovens.com/woolvests.html
Good luck!
T.
"Trianna" <triannadun...@hotmail.com>
6/14/2005 7:50:56 AM
Sher wrote:
My DH likes to wear vests to work in the summertime (as opposed to a
sportscoat in the fall and winter.) I'm having a hard time trying to
find them lately. Have they been phased out? Are they out of style?
Were they ever "in style", per se? That's not a criticism––I think
it's great that your husband wants to have a distinctive look.
Jos. Bank sells traditional suiting–fabric vests––they may have actual
stores near you, but you can also buy online:
http://www.josbank.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=228782&Section_Id=1110
I thought this was cute, too:
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/xq/asp/base_no.54374/dept_id.L1~4335/qx/product.htm
These people make custom vests from handwoven wool:
http://www.deweeverswovens.com/woolvests.html
Good luck!
T.
"Trianna" <triannadun...@hotmail.com>
6/14/2005 7:50:56 AM
Sher wrote:
My DH likes to wear vests to work in the summertime (as opposed to a
sportscoat in the fall and winter.) I'm having a hard time trying to
find them lately. Have they been phased out? Are they out of style?
Were they ever "in style", per se? That's not a criticism––I think
it's great that your husband wants to have a distinctive look.
Jos. Bank sells traditional suiting–fabric vests––they may have actual
stores near you, but you can also buy online:
http://www.josbank.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=228782&Section_Id=1110
I thought this was cute, too:
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/xq/asp/base_no.54374/dept_id.L1~4335/qx/product.htm
These people make custom vests from handwoven wool:
http://www.deweeverswovens.com/woolvests.html
Good luck!
T.
"Trianna" <triannadun...@hotmail.com>
6/14/2005 7:50:56 AM
Sher wrote:
My DH likes to wear vests to work in the summertime (as opposed to a
sportscoat in the fall and winter.) I'm having a hard time trying to
find them lately. Have they been phased out? Are they out of style?
Were they ever "in style", per se? That's not a criticism––I think
it's great that your husband wants to have a distinctive look.
Jos. Bank sells traditional suiting–fabric vests––they may have actual
stores near you, but you can also buy online:
http://www.josbank.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=228782&Section_Id=1110
I thought this was cute, too:
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/xq/asp/base_no.54374/dept_id.L1~4335/qx/product.htm
These people make custom vests from handwoven wool:
http://www.deweeverswovens.com/woolvests.html
Good luck!
T.
"cofarb" <do...@cofarb.com>
6/14/2005 3:44:29 PM


"Sher" <sherryjelli...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1118699305.465662.291...@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com...
My DH likes to wear vests to work in the summertime (as opposed to a
sportscoat in the fall and winter.) I'm having a hard time trying to
find them lately. Have they been phased out? Are they out of style?
I can only find tuxedo vests in that shiny fabric on the front and that
disposable black lining on the back. Do any of you know where I can
find a nice woven fabric vest that he can wear with his slacks and a
shirt and tie to work? Preferrably in neutral colors like...charcoal
grey, navy blue, camel or rich khaki, and black.??
Any assistance or tips is appreciated.
BTW, I looked at most of the major department stores here in Austin, TX
and had no luck.
Thanks..
Sher~
"As to matters of dress, I would recommend one never to be first in the
fashion nor the last out of it" –––John Wesley
As always, I'd hit Ebay first. Then Salvation Army. Vests may be unworn
even if the rest of a suit is well–worn, so finding unused "used" vests is
probably feasible.
hth,
cofarb
"cofarb" <do...@cofarb.com>
6/14/2005 3:44:29 PM


"Sher" <sherryjelli...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1118699305.465662.291...@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com...
My DH likes to wear vests to work in the summertime (as opposed to a
sportscoat in the fall and winter.) I'm having a hard time trying to
find them lately. Have they been phased out? Are they out of style?
I can only find tuxedo vests in that shiny fabric on the front and that
disposable black lining on the back. Do any of you know where I can
find a nice woven fabric vest that he can wear with his slacks and a
shirt and tie to work? Preferrably in neutral colors like...charcoal
grey, navy blue, camel or rich khaki, and black.??
Any assistance or tips is appreciated.
BTW, I looked at most of the major department stores here in Austin, TX
and had no luck.
Thanks..
Sher~
"As to matters of dress, I would recommend one never to be first in the
fashion nor the last out of it" –––John Wesley
As always, I'd hit Ebay first. Then Salvation Army. Vests may be unworn
even if the rest of a suit is well–worn, so finding unused "used" vests is
probably feasible.
hth,
cofarb
"cofarb" <do...@cofarb.com>
6/14/2005 3:44:29 PM


"Sher" <sherryjelli...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1118699305.465662.291...@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com...
My DH likes to wear vests to work in the summertime (as opposed to a
sportscoat in the fall and winter.) I'm having a hard time trying to
find them lately. Have they been phased out? Are they out of style?
I can only find tuxedo vests in that shiny fabric on the front and that
disposable black lining on the back. Do any of you know where I can
find a nice woven fabric vest that he can wear with his slacks and a
shirt and tie to work? Preferrably in neutral colors like...charcoal
grey, navy blue, camel or rich khaki, and black.??
Any assistance or tips is appreciated.
BTW, I looked at most of the major department stores here in Austin, TX
and had no luck.
Thanks..
Sher~
"As to matters of dress, I would recommend one never to be first in the
fashion nor the last out of it" –––John Wesley
As always, I'd hit Ebay first. Then Salvation Army. Vests may be unworn
even if the rest of a suit is well–worn, so finding unused "used" vests is
probably feasible.
hth,
cofarb
"cofarb" <do...@cofarb.com>
6/14/2005 3:44:29 PM


"Sher" <sherryjelli...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1118699305.465662.291...@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com...
My DH likes to wear vests to work in the summertime (as opposed to a
sportscoat in the fall and winter.) I'm having a hard time trying to
find them lately. Have they been phased out? Are they out of style?
I can only find tuxedo vests in that shiny fabric on the front and that
disposable black lining on the back. Do any of you know where I can
find a nice woven fabric vest that he can wear with his slacks and a
shirt and tie to work? Preferrably in neutral colors like...charcoal
grey, navy blue, camel or rich khaki, and black.??
Any assistance or tips is appreciated.
BTW, I looked at most of the major department stores here in Austin, TX
and had no luck.
Thanks..
Sher~
"As to matters of dress, I would recommend one never to be first in the
fashion nor the last out of it" –––John Wesley
As always, I'd hit Ebay first. Then Salvation Army. Vests may be unworn
even if the rest of a suit is well–worn, so finding unused "used" vests is
probably feasible.
hth,
cofarb