First impression, I really like it, but still not sure how/when to wear it. Fit is a little bit funky - seems quite a bit roomier than my normal XXXL but I couldn't really size down imo due to the length - I have a pretty long torso anyway. I cinched it in the back and I think that works pretty well. I love the material - it feels more broken-in than a lot of IH heavy gear. Very solid/substantial but still quite pliable.
Here are a couple of pics wearing it over a thin t-shirt, it might work/look better with a beefier cotton t-shirt. You can see how much I had to cinch it in the back. I actually could pull it even tighter.


And here it is with a heavy flannel... I tried buttoning it with the flannel and it didn't look good - almost seems like you need to tuck your under-shirt in when you button it? I might try it with my Johnny Cash or chambray work shirt. First world problems.


I'd like to see some more pics of how other folks use this vest.