*The Shak Vest fits true to size. If you're between sizes, we recommend sizing up.
*The Shak Vest fits true to size. If you're between sizes, we recommend sizing up.
Overall rating: 4.6168833 / 5 from 154 reviews.
The Women's Shak Vest is praised for its high-quality merino wool fabric, perfect fit, and versatile design. Customers appreciate its flattering size, beautiful color, and the added warmth from its layers. The deep and convenient pockets are also highlighted, though opinions on the collar vary.
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"I initially purchased a Medium but found it to be too roomy even over a sweater. I am 5'10 and 135 lbs. I exchanged it for a small, which is a better fit for me. It has a nice tapered look and a good length especially for a taller person."
"It is longer than I anticipated. I have a Shak Jacket which I bought many years ago and the length is just right. I thought the vest would fit me like a sleeveless version of that Shak Jacket but it is significantly longer."
"My Admiral color Shak vest fits me perfectly and I can wear under my Shak jacket (both are size mediums) without any fabric bunching on either garment. Gives a good silhouette: slim and trim for my senior-citizen body. Although I do not wear dark colors like black or navy, the Admiral has a more vibrant vibe than navy, and is a good contrast for a wardrobe of dark pinks, reds, and purple. It keeps my chest warm which is the part of my body that needs the extra layer, and my knit shirts fit smoothly underneath it."
"Looking for a travel vest that I can layer for Northern Europe in springtime, and this is she! Thin but warm, I sized up for layering but it'll still fit under my raincoat."
"added warmth under my puffy all winter, not too warm for spring."
"wonderful light weight vest that fits under outwear or inside for a bit of extra insulation on cold days"
"I loved this vest - quality workmanship, beautiful fabric. However, it was too long for my intended use - which was to wear it for daily use. If I needed it for sports only, I would have kept it in a heartbeat!"
"The vest is a perfect layering piece. I use it for cycling on mornings around 30 degree F. It works and does its job helping me to keep comfortably warm in fog and wind in low temps."
"This vest is surprisingly warm. I have worn it as a layer under my vest and alone depending upon the temperature. I have been wearing it everyday recently and my only wish is that they would make more colors"
"Thhis is a beautiful wool vest that I have been eying for awhile. I ordered a size up because of the reviews. It would allow to wear thicker layers but my actual size would have worked fine. I returned this vest because of how long it is. Just too long for my preference."
