https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-puffer-vests Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:13:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-puffer-vests#post-2290928 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 21:18:55 +0000 unfrumped 2290928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>See update in OP re: Uniqlo.<br /> Carla you are right- I had actually ordered 2 sizes, and kept the smaller one, as despite being boxy, it’s soft and slightly body- molding if not sized for a generous fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-puffer-vests#post-2289654 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 01:44:57 +0000 Carla 2289654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Uniqlo micro-puffer vests don’t have any shapely tailoring, but the right size (vs oversized) can fit quite nicely. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-puffer-vests#post-2289549 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 16:50:57 +0000 kkards 2289549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>not down, and maybe a smidge looker that what you are looking for </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-puffer-vests#post-2289500 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:15:18 +0000 unfrumped 2289500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brookie, I’m a bit hesitant also, as my past goals for down or fleece vests were for minimizing that look, getting slightly fitted ( I actually do best in ones that have that slight fit and “ flare” to fit over hips without sizing up) and hip- length, not too bulky. So the shorter “ fashion “ styles are a boxier, puffier look. Hence why wished I had some local store versions to try on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-puffer-vests#post-2289497 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:04:49 +0000 Brookie 2289497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it for tall and thin people but not suitable to my 5’, round body type. I look like the Michelin Man. Happy for those that can enjoy the look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-puffer-vests#post-2289475 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 01:03:03 +0000 Indigoprint 2289475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great puffer Angie.......<br /> Thanks for the post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-puffer-vests#post-2289473 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 23:36:25 +0000 Style Fan 2289473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was looking at the Aritzia ones.&nbsp; I have ordered several pieces from them.&nbsp; Returns are easy, but they do charge $8.00 in Canada. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-puffer-vests#post-2289460 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 20:40:33 +0000 Suz 2289460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep checking back...they restock (and stock new colours) constantly.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-puffer-vests#post-2289445 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 19:37:32 +0000 unfrumped 2289445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, good link- I’ve never ordered from Aritzia before. Lot of colors! But sold out of the taupes, maybe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-puffer-vests#post-2289423 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:52:00 +0000 Suz 2289423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try Aritzia or J. Crew. Aritzia has a cropped vest (shorty Super Puff) but that would be too warm for you. But this packable one might work:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.aritzia.com/en/product/the-little-puff%E2%84%A2-vest/84978.html?dwvar_84978_color=22603">https://www.aritzia.com/en/pro.....olor=22603</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jcrew.com/ca/p/womens/categories/clothing/coats-and-jackets/quilted-and-puffer/quilted-lightweight-lady-vest/BM424?display=all&amp;fit=Classic&amp;color_name=black&amp;colorProductCode=BM424">https://www.jcrew.com/ca/p/wom...../quilted-l</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-puffer-vests#post-2289421 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:38:08 +0000 unfrumped 2289421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, that one looks about the right length but may be too puffy for me. Irina, thanks, sizing is tricky, because for the vest I want it to layer over but not hang too loosely, so not sure about my “ usual size” because I like my sweaters from Uniqlo to fit loosely but then vest to rein things in a bit.<br /> Food for thought! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-puffer-vests#post-2289413 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:28:41 +0000 Irina 2289413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried Uniqlo long and short puffer vests, thin ones. I don't find them bulky or maybe try also a size down. I picked a wrong size in a short puffer vest but might give it another go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-puffer-vests#post-2289412 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:26:54 +0000 Angie 2289412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here is one I'm looking at! It comes in black.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-puffer-vests#post-2289409 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 15:17:05 +0000 unfrumped 2289409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like vests for style particularly as a casual “ third piece ” , but since I run cold, I seldom can use a vest for warmth as in typical photos of someone wearing puffed vest over a LS T or a plaid shirt. I do fine it useful to layer a fleece of thin down under a jacket, as warming core but less constricted at arms.<br /> That said, I was considering whether I might enjoy a shorter length puffy vest just as a styling piece, meaning, I’d wear a warm enough top, depending on temperature indoors or out. Maybe more indoors as could wear a coat over everything for going to and fro in really cold weather.<br /> I had noticed last winter I tried wearing a typical mid- hip down vest with a midi skirt and top and was just not happy with proportions- it was too long. And o have several skirts and higher- waist pants that I’d tuck top &amp; try vest that was just at high hip.<br /> I was considering a Uniqlo short vest - some reviews said was too bulky , but I’m not sure I’d feel that way for styling.<br /> Unfortunately there aren’t a lot of retail stores nearby that carry “ fashion “ vests for me to try, so I’d be having to do the size- guessing &amp;ship &amp; return cycle .<br /> I’d want to be able to wear over an untucked shirt or knit top also for some versatility, but it wouldn’t have to be a totally universal item.<br /> I did browse Nordstrom online a bit— a bit amazed that one can pay $2k for a down vest ! Probably would not want to try a really short or architectural version as I think it would be too much on me. </p> <p>Anyone have any success with specific brands of short but not too out- there puffer vests, sort of along the same proportions idea as wearing shorter tops with skirts and pants?</p> <p>UPDATE: I decided to go with Iniqlo short vest in the Khaki color, which I was hoping looked like a taupe color. It does and the length and fit are good , and a bit different from my Hiking Grandma proportions with more gearish vests.<br /> I had also tried a Joules vest from Nordstrom- it was a good color but too small, and it’s in numerical sizes so didn’t know whether to go one or 2 sizes up. But, more the issue, it was stiffer and more plasticky than the Uniqlo, which helped me realize I was this type of vest to feel very soft, light, and squishy. I think the Aritzia still might be good, but I like this one quite well and decided not to do more ordering. I think on me it might be a tad shorter than the Aritzia, based on photos only though. </p>