This is my third vest of the same style. As a prof-photog, I must look decent & respectable while plying my trade stateside and this vest is the answer to that while still affording pocket space for the accessories that are needed quickly. I've worn this vest all over the world, and it continues to look terrific. This vest also breathes in the hottest of environments - such as the desert areas of Iraq, Afghanistan and other middle-East countries where temps reach 120-140 degrees. I even wear it under armored vests, and it still emerges "smart-looking" once the armor is removed. I've owned a lot of vests in my 35+ years, but this Columbia Omni-Dry Venture Vest is the absolute winner that works best and looks best.