According to an old wive’s tale (and a lot of mothers can ascertain to this too!), in order to avoid getting a cold, the crucial parts to keep covered are the back and the chest. That’s why during the winter time or on any snow day, mothers always tell their children to wear a jacket and keep layered up at all times. Not only will it keep the cold away, it’ll protect one from getting sick.

But what should one wear when the weather is cold yet still warm enough to feel a bit clammy when one wears a thick sweater? And this is usually the case for a lot of parts of the world. The answer, of course, is a good winter vest (alternatively called a waistcoat in the UK). Not only will it keep one warm, there are also a lot of nice styles available nowadays that wearing…