Question 1

What vest styles does Quince offer for women?

Accepted Answer

Seven outerwear vests designed for cold-weather layering. Insulated puffer-style: the Featherless Quilted Puffer Vest (windproof, Comfortemp® recycled insulation that mimics down), the Lightweight Down Packable Puffer Vest (premium goose down, packable into a pouch), the Responsible Down Puffer Vest (water-repellent + wind-resistant), and the Mongolian Cashmere Puffer Vest (Grade-A cashmere shell over recycled-poly insulation, silk-spandex lining). The 100% Leather Puffer Vest combines top-grain sheep leather with puffer-jacket warmth. Fleece + sherpa: Sweater-Knit Fleece Full-Zip Vest and Sherpa Full-Zip Vest (plush double-sided sherpa fleece). Note: these are outerwear vests, distinct from sweater vests in Quince's Sweaters assortment.

Question 2

What's the difference between a puffer vest, down vest, and quilted vest?

Accepted Answer

A puffer vest has visible fluffy chambers filled with insulation — either down (natural feather) or synthetic. The most warmth-to-weight option. A down vest specifically uses natural goose or duck down as insulation — Quince's Lightweight Down Packable Puffer Vest and Responsible Down Puffer Vest are this category. Down packs warmer and lighter than synthetic insulation but requires careful washing. A quilted vest has stitched diamond or geometric patterns through a thin insulation layer — flatter, more polished silhouette than a puffer, less bulky, lighter warmth. Quince's Featherless Quilted Puffer Vest bridges quilted-and-puffer construction (visible quilting with synthetic Comfortemp® insulation that performs like down). Puffer vests fit closer to the body when zipped; quilted vests sit more streamlined.

Question 3

How do I layer with an outerwear vest?

Accepted Answer

Outerwear vests are designed to add core warmth without restricting arm movement — ideal for transitional weather, layering systems, and outdoor activity. Over a long-sleeve tee + sweater for chilly fall/winter days. Over a button-down shirt + cardigan for office layering. Under a longer coat or rain jacket for extra core insulation in cold + wet weather. The Lightweight Down Packable Puffer Vest is travel-friendly — packs into its own pouch for stashing in luggage. The Mongolian Cashmere Puffer Vest dresses up easier than synthetic puffers — pair with tailored trousers and ankle boots for smart-casual looks. The Sherpa Full-Zip Vest and Sweater-Knit Fleece Vest lean casual — best with jeans + sweaters for everyday cozy layering. The 100% Leather Puffer Vest adds edge — works as the outer layer over a sweater + jeans for cold-but-not-frigid days.

Question 4

How do I care for puffer and down vests?

Accepted Answer

Down vests (Lightweight Down Packable, Responsible Down): machine wash cool on a gentle cycle with mild detergent. Use a front-loading washer if possible (top-loaders can damage down clusters). Tumble dry low with 2-3 clean tennis balls or dryer balls to re-loft the down — this is critical, otherwise the down clumps permanently. May take 2-3 dry cycles to fully re-loft. Synthetic puffer + quilted (Featherless Quilted): machine wash cool gentle, tumble dry low (dryer balls not required but help). Mongolian Cashmere Puffer Vest: spot clean cashmere shell, professional clean recommended for full wash. 100% Leather Puffer Vest: spot clean only or professional clean. Sherpa + Fleece vests: machine wash cool gentle, tumble dry low. Avoid fabric softener on any insulated vest — it reduces loft and insulation performance.

Question 5

What other categories should I shop with vests?

Accepted Answer

Explore our Everyday Fleece Sweats for Women & Men, Blazers for Women, Women's Workwear Jackets, Women's White Linen Blazer, Women's Leather Blazer and Women's Linen Blazer collections.

Vests

Black Sweater-Knit Fleece Full-Zip Vest

Atlas Navy Featherless Quilted Puffer Vest

Dusty Blue/Slate Grey Sherpa Full-Zip Vest

Shadow Green Lightweight Down Packable Puffer Vest

Brown Mongolian Cashmere Puffer Vest

Carbon Grey Responsible Down Puffer Vest

Black Featherless Quilted Puffer Vest

Black Lightweight Down Packable Puffer Vest

Uribe Taupe Lightweight Down Packable Puffer Vest

Atlas Navy Lightweight Down Packable Puffer Vest

Charcoal Mongolian Cashmere Puffer Vest

Shiny Creme Ivory Responsible Down Puffer Vest

Verdant Pine Featherless Quilted Puffer Vest

Atlas Navy Responsible Down Puffer Vest

Deep Navy/Spa Blue Sherpa Full-Zip Vest

Smokey Taupe Featherless Quilted Puffer Vest

Black Mongolian Cashmere Puffer Vest

Black Responsible Down Puffer Vest

Atlas Navy Featherless Quilted Packable Long Puffer Vest