I used to have a selected navy vest (or tank prime, or sleeveless sweater, relying on the place you might be) that I wore on a regular basis in my late twenties. It was the proper factor to placed on once I obtained house, changing the swimsuit 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 believed it could 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, have been small within the shoulders, and appeared nearly spherical within the physique. 

I believe a deeper V is extra flattering. Not essentially as deep as a Rubato one, however moderately deeper than common – so it follows the strains of an open-necked shirt, moderately than reducing it quick; 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 bit of simpler beneath 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 believe readers will put on simply as a lot, if no more, with an off-the-cuff jacket or by itself. 

So the reduce 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 believe, 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 smooth end. There’s fantastic 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 chunk like this because it’s one thing that ought to match pretty near the physique, however then give and soften the place it must.

By way of sizing this implies going to 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 might measurement as much as giant and it wouldn’t look fallacious, simply extra relaxed, however this measurement works effectively 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 model a ‘slipover’ for that cause.

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

I additionally suppose a good few workplace staff 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 previous previous PS thought, the logical waistcoat principle. 

Within the photographs right here, as ever I’ve proven it with a sensible and an off-the-cuff choice – 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 within the shoot for the Wool Walker (above). 

I have been sporting my vest in simply the identical manner as my previous (decrease high quality) piece a few years in the past, to a lot satisfaction. It got here with me to Zurich (the place these photos have 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 at all times try for – and I believe extra trendy than most vests/slipovers/tank tops – which is what most items like this often lack. 

I hope you prefer it. It’s out there on the PS Store now, and will likely be at:

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

Product particulars:

• Pure cashmere vest, knitted and hand-linked in Scotland
• Two-ply cashmere yarn with a smooth 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 bit of 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 prime of ribbing to backside of ribbing)

Measurement chart: