A There was a time when men all wore suits with vests as well as hats nearly all the time. We see this in old photographs of crowds of men attending, say, a professional baseball game.

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While suit vests might have a reputation for their polished and clean-cut design, this relaxed EB Denim Ava Vest in Dark Wash ($245) proves that the style is also great for relaxed, daytime wear, too.

The PJ Paul Jones Men's Herringbone Tweed Suit Vest, offers that classic tweed look for less. The vest is made of 20% real wool, as well as polyester and viscose and comes in lots of styles and cuts.

Featured pricing is subject to change. Men’s vests come in an array of styles, materials and thicknesses, but the one thing that’s the same across the board: it’s a staple piece.