I used to have a specific navy vest (or tank high, or sleeveless sweater, relying on the place you might be) that I wore on a regular basis in my late twenties. It was the right factor to placed on once I received house, changing the go well with jacket or blazer that I then hung up. 

Pleasingly, it was equally good with an oxford shirt and denims on the weekend, and unusually it was one thing my spouse thought very flattering. It appeared to me look each broader and taller. 

Spurred by the looks of such items in store home windows final 12 months, I assumed it might be a pleasant piece to recreate. Like most high-street menswear, those I noticed weren’t very thoughtfully designed. That they had a really excessive ‘V’ on the neck, had been small within the shoulders, and appeared virtually spherical within the physique. 

I feel a deeper V is extra flattering. Not essentially as deep as a Rubato one, however slightly deeper than common – so it follows the traces of an open-necked shirt, slightly than chopping it brief; and so a tie has room to breathe if you wish to put on one. 

I additionally favor a wider shoulder. There’s a sensible argument for a slender one, in that it’s a little bit simpler below a tailor-made jacket (like a waistcoat). However as soon as tailoring is extra informal the distinction fades, and this piece is one thing I feel readers will put on simply as a lot, if no more, with an informal jacket or by itself. 

So the minimize of our cashmere vest is intentionally extensive within the shoulder, with ribbing simply overlapping the ends. It’s pretty extensive and comfy within the chest, after which has a traditional taper into the waist, so it sits properly on the waistband. 

The result’s flattering form I feel, extra akin to that of a shawl-collared cardigan or perhaps a tailor-made jacket by way of what it’s look.

We made our model in a mid-weight cashmere in Scotland, with a beautiful mushy end. There’s positive ribbing on the neckline, after which a thicker one on the shoulders and the waist. 

The cashmere has a pure stretch to it, which is nice for a bit like this because it’s one thing that ought to match pretty near the physique, however then give and soften the place it must.

When it comes to sizing this implies going on your regular measurement, even when the measurements look a bit small. I’m sporting a medium right here, however that solely measures 40 inches within the chest, one inch greater than my precise chest. I may measurement as much as giant and it wouldn’t look unsuitable, simply extra relaxed, however this measurement works properly on me.

Anybody who’s worn a vest or sleeveless sweater is aware of how sensible one thing like that is. It is a gentle layer of heat on the physique when you do not need to climb right into a full long-sleeved sweater; the Scottish mills name the fashion a ‘slipover’ for that cause.

It’s additionally good as a layering piece, below a blazer (I’ll do some pictures/video of that later) and below an informal jacket (just like the jungle jacket pictured larger up). It folds simply right into a bag (like the Best Crewneck in that means) however is heat sufficient to maintain off the coolness of an airplane cabin. 

I additionally assume a good few workplace employees among the many readership will discover it helpful. Many put on gilets as it’s, and prioritise ease and ease. This has each of these qualities – and even shades of that outdated outdated PS concept, the logical waistcoat concept. 

Within the photos right here, as ever I’ve proven it with a wise and an informal possibility – good with tailor-made high-twist trousers and black loafers, and informal with an oxford shirt and denims at a weekend cafe. That was additionally it I used to be sporting in the shoot for the Wool Walker (above). 

I have been sporting my vest in simply the identical means as my outdated (decrease high quality) piece a few years in the past, to a lot satisfaction. It got here with me to Zurich (the place these footage had been taken) after which to Scotland. It’s going to be nice seeing readers attempt it on on the London and New York pop-ups within the coming weeks. 

The cashmere vest is each luxurious and sensible – one thing PS merchandise all the time try for – and I feel extra trendy than most vests/slipovers/tank tops – which is what most items like this often lack. 

I hope you prefer it. It’s obtainable on the PS Store now, and shall be at:

• The London pop-up, 37 Harley Road, October 2-4
• The New York pop-up, 14 Christopher Road, October 16-18

Product particulars:

• Pure cashmere vest, knitted and hand-linked in Scotland
• Two-ply cashmere yarn with a mushy end
• Barely prolonged shoulders and V-neck

Sizing:

• Simon is sporting a medium. He has a 39-inch chest
• Take your common measurement, knit will stretch a little bit to suit
• Although between sizes, take the scale up
• Measurements under are flat widths and lengths
• Chest measured from backside of armhole, shoulder between seams, not together with rib
• Depth of V-neck is 26cm all through (measured from high of ribbing to backside of ribbing)

Measurement chart: