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UNIFORM | Vintage L.L. Bean Goose Down Vest


A preppy staple of 1980s fashion, the L.L. Bean Goose Down Vest (available on eBay for $20 and up) has been on my radar ever since I saw Marty McFly wear one accidentally to the year 1955. Yesterday I finally snagged my own at Individual Medley in Atwater Village, so now I'm ready to kick Biff's ass.
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Sandi said…
I still wear my college 1978 North Face down vest . Dark Blue with camel lining. Western brass snapped breast pockets. What I love most.....there it is pre North Face tramp stamp ha!
February 4, 2014 at 5:29 PM
Anonymous said…
Sandi
I have the same one. Bought at the North Face store in Palo Alto, CA. Around 77 or 78
February 4, 2014 at 6:44 PM
Anonymous said…
How does it fit? I'm wondering what size to order on eBay?
February 4, 2014 at 6:55 PM
Lizzie said…
I'm 5'7" and the men's small fits me lengthwise, a bit boxy in the shoulders, but if you're wearing it over a sweater, etc., it's not a bad fit.
February 4, 2014 at 6:57 PM
Anonymous said…
One point twenty-one jigawatts!!!!
February 4, 2014 at 7:37 PM
Kate @ Almond Butter Binge said…
I definitely had one of those in college (not the 1980s, to clarify, more like the 2000s). I still miss that vest, especially now that I've moved to Idaho where it would be incredibly useful. Sigh.
February 5, 2014 at 6:47 AM
Anonymous said…
Love Love love
February 5, 2014 at 8:41 AM
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February 5, 2014 at 10:17 PM
Unknown said…
Ohh that Bean vest is spectacular. I have a J Crew version that looks similar but doesn't have the vintage allure of the Bean.

Is/was in old enough to be made in the usa still?

Haha I could see you with Marty McFly.
February 16, 2014 at 9:55 AM
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