Linen Vest — Button-Up, Cotton-Lined, Chest Pocket | Women

Some pieces earn their place in a wardrobe by doing very little — and doing it perfectly. This linen vest is one of them.

Cut from pure linen left over from Italian fashion houses and fully lined in cotton, it sits somewhere between a tailored waistcoat and a summer essential. The V-neckline and single-breasted button placket give it structure; the adjustable waist and relaxed fit give it ease. A chest welt pocket finishes the front with the kind of quiet detail that rewards a second look.

It works as a standalone top in warm weather — over a slip, with wide-leg trousers or a midi skirt — and layers naturally under a blazer or coat when the season shifts. The cotton lining means it sits cleanly against the body without clinging.

What makes this piece

• 100% linen — leftover fabric from Italian fashion houses, breathable and naturally temperature-regulating
• Full cotton lining — smooth against the skin, no scratching, no static
• Chest welt pocket — a tailoring detail that elevates the whole silhouette
• Adjustable waist — fits a range of body shapes without alterations
• Mother-of-pearl buttons — consistent across all Fine Thee pieces
• Available in multiple colors — see all options in the photo gallery
• Limited quantity — each color is cut from a single fabric run and will not be restocked

Made with intention

Fine Thee sources exclusively from the surplus of Italian fashion houses — fabrics of exceptional quality that would otherwise go unused after a designer's season ends. Each vest is handmade in Romania by skilled local artisans, one at a time. Slow fashion, in the most literal sense.

Composition

• Fabric: 100% linen
• Lining: 100% cotton
• Care: Hand wash cold or dry clean

Size & fit

Please refer to the Size Chart in the photo gallery or view it here.

Need a custom fit?

Made-to-measure is available exclusively through our Etsy shop — tailored to your exact measurements.