August Suede Leather Vest with Shearling Lining

Seriously, this vest is so comfortable, I could literally sleep in it and do not want to take it off. I was enamored with it at first sight and it does not disappoint in person. Impeccably made, manly and rugged-looking, and truly high-quality throughout. The collar stays up or lays flat for either preference. It's also a head-turner, and I routinely receive compliments every time I wear it. Overland customer service is also outstanding and extremely helpful. I'm glad I reached out prior to purchase to confirm sizing, as the online size chart could be a little misleading in gauging your size. The actual chest measurement taken 1" below the armhole puts the large at 50", the medium at 46", and small 43". I have a 41" chest, broad shoulders, and a 31" inch waist and the medium is perfect when wearing a long sleeve thinner flannel shirt or thicker sweater.

Great quality. Very comfortable. Thank you Steve!

Overland team, first the positives. Your quality is infinitely higher than anyone in the marketplace . Shearling quality is at the highest level. Cut, sew and details are also extraordinary high. I also believe the online photos and actual product matches identically- which is not always possible. The only thing I would like to see is the fit . I am a 40 chest and 32 waist - I would love to see a regular fit and a Slim fit on a couple Urban items .

I own two Overland coats and three vests and a blazer. The August Suede Leather Vest is second only to my William Suede Leather Vest. What I love about this vest is how the matte black suede meets up with the supremely soft and luxurious shearling lining. On a cold day, this will keep me warm indoors, even if I am in shorts and a short sleeve shirt. If I go outside and it's windy, the upturned collar perfectly hugs my neck. The snap buttons, with their smooth matte texture perfectly complement the suede style, and the inner pocket lets me tuck away my large phone without creating a bulky appearance. That said, there are some missed styling opportunities with this vest. First, I find the glossy gunmetal zippers to throw off bothersome reflections, if I have light overhead. They introduce a gaudy factor to an otherwise near perfect matchup between the black suede and gray shearling lining. I'm thinking about taking 400-600 grit to take down the gloss to a more matte. Secondly, the leather around the pockets visually clashes. It may have been done to make the eventual wear from the zippers less obvious, but the style penalty is great and could have been minimized. It jars the eyes when seeing the beautiful velvety suede interrupted, like a scar, by the shiny leather. Together the leather and zipper give a whimsical look to an otherwise serious work of art.