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I have every color of this vest and love them all! I hesitate to even say anything negative but every one I have bought gets the little nubby balls all over it. Patagonia replaces them no questions but it is a hassle to have to do before it is even a year old. Not sure what happens and I will continue to buy these always.....just hope they'll ... Read Morefigure out the nubbies and fix that..then perfection!
Hey Ann! We're sorry to hear you're having pilling issues. It's a very simple fix. You can check out our video on how to take care of it [here](https://youtu.be/2aFbPb6Rn8o).
March 4, 2021
Love but already pilling
I just bought this about a week ago from a local store where I live and its already pilling. I wish the quality was better for the price. I love these vests and would buy more, but I cant justify it if its going to pill after one week of normal use.
Hello Krystal, thank you for your feedback and we're sorry to hear your fleece has pilled after a week. Unfortunately, all fleeces have a tendency to pill. We recommend washing your fleeces by hand in cool-cold water or separately in your washing machine on the gentle cycle. It's best to lay it flat to dry rather than place it in the dryer. Of course, you are absolutely welcome to [return](https://www.patagonia.com/returns.html) it under warranty if needed.
February 28, 2021
Super warm
Great vest. Very warm. Like the pockets, inside and out.
I bought this best because my partner bought me the better sweater jacket. Which I love. The vest is more freeing of the arms and feels more comfortable to wear in my home since Im working from home. I love the color because it wont fade over time like black. Im a tech worker in the San Francisco Bay Area so everyone wears it. I ordered a Large bec... Read Moreause I saw in the reviews that it ran small. Well it definitely didnt in my case. I had to go in person to a retail location to exchange it. Which was a bit annoying. But they were super nice and Im thrilled to have it in the right size now.
I like this vest for wearing around the house so I keep the chill off me and don't have to run the furnace constantly. My son has one for work as he is a realtor, out and about. My daughter-in-law has one for work and for around the house. Everyone has appreciated these vests as gifts. My son's was stolen and he ordered a new one for hims... Read Moreelf !
I love this. I am 5 foot 4 inches about 155 lbs. Bust 41 inches
Waist 32 inches
Hips 40 inches
I could have worn a medium but it would have fit a bit tighter than I would prefer. Would buy in every color if I could justify the price. I usually just wear with a solid colored long sleeve shirt and fins its very slimy/flattering. Adds a bit of warmth... Read More, not a ton. Pockets are roomy and surprisingly soft.
I bought this to wear at work on cold days as our office door continually opens letting in cold air. The fabric is soft, and feels like a hug when wearing. I only wish it had a pocket in the left lapel area (or right) for a phone. Otherwise I love it!
I love this vest! It's comfortable, light-weight, and attractive / fitted. Not heavy or bulky but still provides a thin extra layer of warmth. Good for walking, biking, or just casual wear. I'm 5'4" and 112 lbs and like the XS fit. Happy to support a company whose mission is environmentally conscious.
This vest is soft, and warm, and easy to wear everyday . I thought that the down vest was going to be this part of my wardrobe, but the Better Sweater vest is working for me.
It's a wonderfully warm vest. Nicely waisted so it's flattering to my shape.
Colour is neutral so it complements most of my casual and every day outfits.
Fits good and you can tell its made well (like all Patagonia products). I wear it almost everyday over a long sleeve shirt and I am set, its enough even on a colder day.
I am pleased with the better sweater vest, both in fit and color. Since the vest is described as slim fit, I was glad that it is offered in an XXL. I typically dont zip it, and a previous one I have in an XL, made that a bit too uncomfortable. Its cozy and well made. Would highly recommend as a nice addition to your casual wardrobe.
I love wearing vests in the winter. This vest is perfect for layering and not too bulky, I had to return a Christmas gift and Customer Service was so helpful in finding just what I wanted.
Got this as a present for my sister and she loves it. Fits snug enough for her. Easy casual wear and she like the comfort of the fleece. Easy care is a plus.
I love the Patagonia Vest. I have two now and will always have at least one. I use it for casual wear but also to ride my horse. It's form fitting and provides just enough warmth from the cold.
I bought this vest to wear under puffy jackets as an additional layer of warmth. It does the job. Just wish it was an inch or two shorter for my petite frame.
I was hesitant to purchase this vest because the reviews said it ran small or too large. I find the fit to be perfect as I can wear it over sweaters as well as T shirts!! Love it!!!!
Bought a second vest for my wife for fly fishing in cold weather. She didnt want to wear the last one I bought fishing fearing she might get a hook stuck in it. Know she has it covered.
I have only had this vest for about a month, but so far I am delighted with it. I live in northeastern Wisconsin and love the outdoors, so dressing in layers is my lifestyle. And I work in a health food store with a large organic produce, cheese and dairy department, so without preservatives, cool temperatures are necessary year-round to maximize s... Read Morehelf life. Its always chilly at Healthy Way, and my Patagonia vest is the perfect layer over a lightweight long-sleeved tee or turtleneck. It is attractive and stylish, and the fit is perfect, not bulky but still warm and cosy. I am 5ft 2-1/2 inches and 115 lbs, and the XS fits exactly right. I bought one in a burgundy color and then immediately ordered another in black! I dont know how they will wear over time, but I know Patagonia will stand behind its products.
Seriously, these are my new favorite go-tos for work and cool weather recreation.
Im not actually an athletic person, so when I took my adult children away for a weekend of hiking in the forest, I needed to buy something to wear! I bought my first pair of hiking pants and this fabulous vest. Its warm, comfortable and really pulled my outdoor style together. My daughters both complimented me on it and they will probably find a co... Read Moreuple under the Christmas tree!
I bought one of these and ordered another because I loved it so much. Its great on chilly evenings in the house and also out and about on cool days.
They run very small though. Im typically a large which feels roomy and even the XL is fitted in this style. I also have a couple of better sweater jackets too. Nicely made feels warm without being bulk... Read Morey.
I've had a black sweater vest for years and love it so much that I wanted to purchase another in Navy. The fabric quality and craftsmanship is unchanged, which is a good thing. It's a perfect slim fitted vest that's comfortably warm!
I absolutely love my Better Sweaters and this vest is also great! It fits nicely, looks good over any short sleeve or long sleeve shirt that I have worn it with and isn't to big in the arm pit area. I used to think that I didn't need two Patagonia vests: a Down Sweater vest and a Better Sweater vest, but the reality is that they serve two... Read More different purposes, at least for me. The Down Sweater vest will be for skiing, hiking, camping, etc... vest and this one for everyday use. I'm very glad I purchased this one, I've worn it nearly every day since receiving it.
Will be super for fall. I wear it out walking, for work, and use it as a layer on cooler days. It's great as a topper for sweaters. I'm busty, and vests can make me look too big on top. This has a nice fit - hip length and not too snug - but also not boxy.
Absolutely love this vest. However the zipper wasn't sewn in correctly so it doesn't lie flat. Will be returning the vest soon for another one, which hopefully has better workmanship.
Hi Linda. We're sorry to hear you're disappointed with the zipper on this vest. We went ahead and emailed you offering help with your return in case you still haven't sent it back to us.
December 30, 2019
This vest is perfect for
This vest is perfect for layering, I never overheat but it provides extra warmth over a shirt or under a jacket.
I don't know why I held off on purchasing one of these for so long. XS is a perfect fit for me (5'2, 115lbs) and provides just the right amount of warmth at work, on errands, or hanging out at home. The only issue I have is that the zipper can be finicky.
Loved the color, quality and style. However, the Med is too small for me and I am worried the L would be too big. I am kind of in between. The slim fit on this item may have contributed to the "misfit." All in all I love Patagonia.
I am small-medium at most stores. The vest I ordered in Medium was very tight. I just exchanged it for a Large. Am holding my breath that I don't actually need an Extra Large in Patagonia sizing... That said, the color and warmth were nice.
I love this vest so much that I don’t want to take it off! Lots of great presents this year but the vest is my favorite. It’s comfortable, good looking, and best of all, well-made.
I bought for myself as a holiday gift since I've wanted one of these for a long time. I am thrilled with this vest! It fits perfectly and I can wear a sweater underneath for extra warmth. Highly receommend!
LOVE this sweater vest! After I bought mine for a bike trip, i bought one for everyone in my family!
It's a staple!! Comfortable - good looking - great layer for anything!! A must to have...
The Better Sweater has been a go to staple of my wardrobe for years. Happy to add the vest! It is warm without being bulky, layers well, washes beautifully, fits perfectly, will work well for skiing, and then equally as well for apres ski or around town. Very versatile, multi season piece!
Got 2 Better Sweater vests, one black and one navy; they are practical, very light and yet keep warm; the only thing I don't like is the tag on the back. I wish its was less bulky; delivery was as promised. Thank you.
I wish I could wear this more, but I'm stuck in a fairly warm climate. It's so comfortable and easy to wear on a cooler day, or layer underneath another jacket as the temperature drops.
I love the thickness of this vest. I brought my usual size and it was a bit big. It is very long compared to the Los Gatos vests.
But I’m still keeping it
I would recommend sizing down 1 size