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re: Why do middle aged white men love vest so much?

Posted on 1/29/19 at 12:21 pm to
Posted by Upperdecker
St. George, LA
Member since Nov 2014
32806 posts
Posted on 1/29/19 at 12:21 pm to
I am a young white man and I love vests. They look good over a button down but my arms still feel free. I’m only worried about my core getting cold anyway. Plus they make me look like Han Solo, and he’s a cool guy
Posted by cas4t
Member since Jan 2010
72034 posts
Posted on 1/29/19 at 12:23 pm to
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Also when it's not that cold out but a regular long sleeve wont do it.



I just go with a lighter jacket. Your arms have a lot of surface area, and surface area is the driving factor on how cold a person feels. This is not the same as saying your arms, or head, or whatever "loses the most heat", which is a myth. Simply what responds to the cold.

Doesn't make a lot of sense to leave your arms exposed if it's cold enough to need the vest.
Posted by AUTimbo
Member since Sep 2011
3234 posts
Posted on 1/29/19 at 12:23 pm to
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The only vests I own are camo ones for hunting. On cool days I keep my core warm but I can still easily draw my bow.


This is the correct answer
Posted by slackster
Houston
Member since Mar 2009
91386 posts
Posted on 1/29/19 at 12:23 pm to
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they get cold when your core is cold and your body diverts energy to the core. warm your core and your extremities stay fine


I understand that has some impact, but being exposed is a far bigger deal. It would be like pulling the comforter over your chest because your feet are cold.

ETA - To be clear, I get the practical aspect of movement a vest provides, but the warmth thing makes little sense.
This post was edited on 1/29/19 at 12:25 pm
Posted by TigerBait1971
PTC GA
Member since Oct 2014
16131 posts
Posted on 1/29/19 at 12:24 pm to
The ghost of Merle Haggard gonna frick you up, baw.

Posted by cas4t
Member since Jan 2010
72034 posts
Posted on 1/29/19 at 12:24 pm to
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I’m only worried about my core getting cold anyway.


I don't follow

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Plus they make me look like Han Solo, and he’s a cool guy


solid answer, though
Posted by fallguy_1978
Best States #50
Member since Feb 2018
53153 posts
Posted on 1/29/19 at 12:24 pm to
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Ive got a couple of fleece vests. Can't stand anything on my lower arms, always roll my sleeves.

We just don't really have the weather for it here. I have a few sweaters, flannels and a jacket that I wear about 5 times per year.
Posted by CaptainBrannigan
Good Ole Rocky Top Tennessee
Member since Jan 2010
21644 posts
Posted on 1/29/19 at 12:24 pm to
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Aren't you a teacher?


Not for like the last two years. Has my stalker Robert the Scrubber not kept you up to date on my happenings?
Posted by Turbeauxdog
Member since Aug 2004
24154 posts
Posted on 1/29/19 at 12:24 pm to
I call it my Houston parka.

All the protection you'll need for about 355 out of 365 days a year.

The other 10? I put a sweater under my vest.

Posted by madmaxvol
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Member since Oct 2011
21752 posts
Posted on 1/29/19 at 12:26 pm to
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This is not a new trend. And it is spread across several industries. So what's up vest baws? What is it about the sleeveless jacket that makes you want to rock it?



Personally, I don't wear vests...but you do understand retaining heat in the body core...right?

Posted by chinhoyang
Member since Jun 2011
25693 posts
Posted on 1/29/19 at 12:26 pm to
Crustypunks rock vests too.

Posted by barry
Location, Location, Location
Member since Aug 2006
51339 posts
Posted on 1/29/19 at 12:26 pm to
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Why do middle aged white men love vest so much?


Honestly

1) It doesn't wrinkle my sleeves like a normal non-sport coat jacket
2) It allows me to wear more casual wrinkled shirts to the office without looking as bad

eta:typed while wearing fleece vest
This post was edited on 1/29/19 at 12:28 pm
Posted by Mo Jeaux
Member since Aug 2008
62622 posts
Posted on 1/29/19 at 12:27 pm to
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Not for like the last two years. Has my stalker Robert the Scrubber not kept you up to date on my happenings?


No. He's been too busy arguing with me on tRant about O being a good coach.
Posted by chinhoyang
Member since Jun 2011
25693 posts
Posted on 1/29/19 at 12:27 pm to
Great, before I opened this thread, my ads were mostly hot models wearing upscale lingerie.

Now, it is bikini'd fatties wearing combat boots fashion ads.
Posted by MontanaMax
Oxford, MS
Member since Nov 2011
1961 posts
Posted on 1/29/19 at 12:27 pm to
Because sometimes it's not cold enough for a full jacket? Also, who gives a shite? That same question could be asked about a hundred other things.
Posted by Tdot_RiverDawg
Member since May 2015
1729 posts
Posted on 1/29/19 at 12:27 pm to
Because it’s not cold enough to wear a jacket and I need something to hide this rubber tire I’ve gained around my waist from the Holiday season.
Posted by Big Scrub TX
Member since Dec 2013
38530 posts
Posted on 1/29/19 at 12:27 pm to
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Because vests keep your core warm when it's not cold enough for a sweater or jacket. Is this a real question?
I never understood this argument. Extremities get the coldest the fastest.
Posted by sta4ever
Member since Aug 2014
17444 posts
Posted on 1/29/19 at 12:28 pm to
Because they make us feel like we’re back in college and living our frat days again
Posted by Salmon
I helped draft the email
Member since Feb 2008
85463 posts
Posted on 1/29/19 at 12:28 pm to
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I never understood this argument.


I can deal with my arms being cold

I don't like my core or feet being cold

Posted by Upperdecker
St. George, LA
Member since Nov 2014
32806 posts
Posted on 1/29/19 at 12:29 pm to
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