Style

January, 1996

Getting DownOn a brisk winter day, a feather-filled vest can keep you as warm as a bulky parka can—and you won't look and feel like the Michelin Man. Ralph Lauren's Polo Sport line includes a down-filled powder vest (about $200) that stands out thanks to a shiny gunmetal shell that can attract both snow bunnies and the rescue patrol. Nautica's parka (down filled for $325 or Nautex for $315) converts to a bright-orange-and-yellow vest when you remove its zip-out microfiber shell and zip-off sleev...