When style columnists talk about layering, it's this exact kind of item they have in mind. The Patagonia Women's Black Better Sweater Vest is much more than a vest; it's essentially a heat-insulating sweater that gives you everything you could ever want from an outerwear item, save the sleeves.
Fabric: 100% polyester knitted fleece dyed with a low-impact process that significantly reduces the use of dyestuffs, energy and water compared to conventional dyeing methods. Fair Trade Certified™ sewing.
Corresponding Men's Style: