When working in the shop, I don’t like to wear a coat as my arms feel too restricted and puffy and in the way and… It’s bullshit. So, I prefer a vest. Only thing is, most vests are made for hiking or some other light duty application and end up getting torn up way too quickly.
Solution? This Workhorse vest from Taylor Stitch. I’ve had mine for two years now and it still looks new. Pretty damned warm too…