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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: The '80s puffer vest? Yes or No? And What my son wore. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-80s-puffer-vest-yes-or-no-and-what-my-son-wore Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:53:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php rachylou on "The '80s puffer vest? Yes or No? And What my son wore." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-80s-puffer-vest-yes-or-no-and-what-my-son-wore#post-1073228 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 19:10:21 +0000 rachylou 1073228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't remember puffer vests from the '80s... go figure! dizzys on "The '80s puffer vest? Yes or No? And What my son wore." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-80s-puffer-vest-yes-or-no-and-what-my-son-wore#post-1073118 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 16:56:22 +0000 dizzys 1073118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Kary- The father was George McFly. Wendi ....your son was Marty McFly too? Hilarious!! Aside from the white Nikes, his costume was spot on. He looked awesome but not too many people knew who he was, but he was ok with that. Thanks for the brand recommendations. I found a Gap version in cobalt that I rather like on e bay. It has gathers at the center for a slimmer look. I would probably be happier with that...I think. I live in a warm-ish climate but still struggle with being cold this time of year. I'm hoping this is a good option. Kristin SF on "The '80s puffer vest? Yes or No? And What my son wore." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-80s-puffer-vest-yes-or-no-and-what-my-son-wore#post-1073104 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 16:27:33 +0000 Kristin SF 1073104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Agree with Liz, the Lands End version is quite boxy, but comfy and warm. The GAP ones from this version are slim and not bulky, but the armholes are cut sort of high. You might try them, though. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=87035&vid=2&pid=631658032">http://www.gap.com/browse/prod.....=631658032</a> Wendi1984 on "The '80s puffer vest? Yes or No? And What my son wore." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-80s-puffer-vest-yes-or-no-and-what-my-son-wore#post-1073098 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 16:12:10 +0000 Wendi1984 1073098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My son was Marty McFly, too! Liz A. on "The '80s puffer vest? Yes or No? And What my son wore." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-80s-puffer-vest-yes-or-no-and-what-my-son-wore#post-1073057 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 15:42:47 +0000 Liz A. 1073057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sorry, I didn't address your original question. I personally love a good puffer vest. However, I wonder, are you trying to deemphasize your rectangle ness? If so, I wouldn't go lands end. They are cut pretty boxy. karymk on "The '80s puffer vest? Yes or No? And What my son wore." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-80s-puffer-vest-yes-or-no-and-what-my-son-wore#post-1072715 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 02:50:31 +0000 karymk 1072715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ marty mcfly??? Or was that the dad in the movie? How CUTE! dizzys on "The '80s puffer vest? Yes or No? And What my son wore." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-80s-puffer-vest-yes-or-no-and-what-my-son-wore#post-1072617 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 01:32:00 +0000 dizzys 1072617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I was looking at the Joe Fresh Puffers and the Lands End ones in Royal Blue. I actually like the "retro" look of them....but I'm not totally sold yet. I usually do whimsy and retro but until this season never thought about these. I've always associated them with athe unpleasant earth tones and zigzags of the 70's. Beth Ann on "The '80s puffer vest? Yes or No? And What my son wore." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-80s-puffer-vest-yes-or-no-and-what-my-son-wore#post-1072563 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 00:46:18 +0000 Beth Ann 1072563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think a puffer vest would be great for a rectangle.  I think the trick is embrace it sporty, almost gear like presence.  Modern footwear would be important, too! Do you have one picked out? OH --- and DS is styling.  One of my favorite movies ever! Niefern on "The '80s puffer vest? Yes or No? And What my son wore." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-80s-puffer-vest-yes-or-no-and-what-my-son-wore#post-1072503 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 23:45:42 +0000 Niefern 1072503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think puffer vests can look good, even very good if you style them well, but the problem I have with them is that I know my arms would be very cold. pil on "The '80s puffer vest? Yes or No? And What my son wore." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-80s-puffer-vest-yes-or-no-and-what-my-son-wore#post-1072495 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 23:41:39 +0000 pil 1072495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Clever Halloween costume! As much as I Loved my 80's rust colored down vest (paired with my overalls or white painters pants ) I wouldn't wear the same puffy style now. Eddie Bauer has some more slender versions. Liz A. on "The '80s puffer vest? Yes or No? And What my son wore." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-80s-puffer-vest-yes-or-no-and-what-my-son-wore#post-1072493 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 23:41:14 +0000 Liz A. 1072493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lol this warms my 80s born heart. Anonymous on "The '80s puffer vest? Yes or No? And What my son wore." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-80s-puffer-vest-yes-or-no-and-what-my-son-wore#post-1072476 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 23:24:24 +0000 Anonymous 1072476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great costume! dizzys on "The '80s puffer vest? Yes or No? And What my son wore." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-80s-puffer-vest-yes-or-no-and-what-my-son-wore#post-1072419 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 22:11:44 +0000 dizzys 1072419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have not been on the forum for a while but thought I would check in for advice on the puffer vest. How do these generally work for rectangles? Wondering if intentionally adding bulk to my top half would work for or against me. I'm looking at a traditional Lands End puffer but have not made the jump yet. My son pictured here is my style inspiration this week. He is dressed for Halloween as one of the greatest 80's film characters ever.