Need recs for slim, warm puffer vest

[mjmamma]

....but not North Face (they are worn by too many moms locally) . I'm not sure what brands to start researching. Stylish and warm, is it possible? Thanks

[TwinFoxes]

I've seen this one in person, and it's pretty slim:
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/61703?feat=Vests-SR0&page=thinsulate-fitness-vest

I would also check Patagonia and Athleta.

ETA: This one from Athleta is super cute, but overpriced I think...maybe there will be an after-Christmas sale?
http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=60494&pid=305228&vid=1&scid=305228002

[willow33]

Patagonia -
http://www.patagonia.com/us/shop/womens-vests?k=1E-aS

Marmot -
http://marmot.com/catalog/womens/jackets--vests/vests/217-303-136--4?ft=136

But check amazon, zappos and other online retailers as the prices might be better :)

[cono0507]

Love my Marmot Venus vest which I think they have renamed Jena this year.

[tina-t]

I have the LL Bean fitness vest that was mentioned by TwinFoxes above and it is not bulky at all.

[mjmamma]

Thank you all. I really like the horizontal stitching on the Patagonia and Marmot vests. I'll have to put a little bit of research into sales especially because these two brands always seem to be excluded. Again, thanks so much!

[jammytoast]

The Patagonia nano puff jacket is very thin and warm--If I needed a best I'd def go for one of those. Prior season colors are easy to find at a more reasonable price from placesoke 123mountain or 6pm.

I've got the LL Bean fitness one and its pretty good, ESP for the price.

[viba424]

Patagonia is great but its the next North Face IMO. I love it but if you are wondering the next brand to be oversaturated its them. That said, I got a 3-pc system from Patagonia at 6pm for a great price in the spring and the puffer vest piece is very slim and flattering. Far less boxy than the NF styles.

The one I bought is the Tres Jacket, I paid $104 but cant find a link for the one that comes with the vest.

http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/womens-tres-jacket-waterproof-windproof?p=28191-0-155

[mjmamma]

You're probably right about that Viba. I like the Dark Violet Venus Marmot from 2011 but I'm having trouble finding that one. I like the Tres in One puffer portion of the jacket. I'll probably have to bite the bullet and pay close to full price but I am checking into 6pm. I tend to sweat so jackets aren't good for me unless I'm out in the cold for a while. Thanks everyone.