Orvis Ratings and Reviews

Black Watch Waxed-Cotton Lapel Vest

Handsomely understated, traditional Black Watch tartan is a fitting choice whether heading out to a casual holiday gathering or to an elegant dinner party. Our waxed-cotton vest is modeled after our best-selling lapel style and features notched lapels, two front slash pockets, self fabric back, and an adjustable back strap. Fully lined with brushed twill. Pure cotton. Wipe with damp sponge. ImportedSizes: S(34-36), M(38-40), L(42-44), XL(46-48), XXL(50-52); about 23½" long in size medium.
Average Customer Rating:
3.25 out of 5
3.3
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5
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Rating Snapshot (8 reviews)
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4 of 8(50%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Black Watch Waxed-Cotton Lapel Vest
Review 1 for Black Watch Waxed-Cotton Lapel Vest
Overall Rating: 
3 / 5
3 / 5
GREAT LOOKING BUT NOT PRACTICAL,
December 29, 2012
By: Rais
from WARMINSTER, PA. 18974
"HAVE PURCHASED TWO VESTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS WITH GREAT SATISFACTION BUT THIS ONE NOT AGOOD BUY . THE ONLY CLEANING INSTRUCTION ADVISE TO "WIPE MED OFF WITH A DAMP CLOTH" OR WORDS TO THE AFFECT. LOVE YOU CLOTHES WHEN I CAN AFFORD THEM. THANKS, VMP"
Review 2 for Black Watch Waxed-Cotton Lapel Vest
Overall Rating: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
As billed,
October 15, 2012
By: Passout
from Houston, TX
"I read the other reviews before purchasing...I'm a solid 44" so I got the XL...you can tighten it at the waist but so the sizing is accurate in my opinion. I'd recommend..."
Review 3 for Black Watch Waxed-Cotton Lapel Vest
Overall Rating: 
2 / 5
2 / 5
Worst thing I ever purchased from or is,
September 4, 2012
By: Cheech12
"Returned vest not up to Orvis quality. Purchased as gift disappointed."
Review 4 for Black Watch Waxed-Cotton Lapel Vest
Overall Rating: 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Love it but....,
February 6, 2012
By: HF123
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"Love it except for red lining seems to appear above waist in back. Could be stitched so as not to sag out."
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Review 5 for Black Watch Waxed-Cotton Lapel Vest
Overall Rating: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Just what he wanted,
January 3, 2012
By: loganton
"This vest is just what my husband wanted! I purchased it for him for Christmas, and he loved it. It is well made, sturdy waxed cotton and should hold up well over time. The fit was perfect -"
Review 6 for Black Watch Waxed-Cotton Lapel Vest
Overall Rating: 
1 / 5
1 / 5
Disappointment,
December 28, 2011
By: Siestanana
from Sarasota, FL
"The problem is in the sizing. I ordered XXL (his usual size) for my husband, and the vest is short and tight. So it is being returned. It is a very expensive item, but we both have Barbour jackets so we knew what we were getting. Is the size problem because you are using British size measurements, or what?"
Review 7 for Black Watch Waxed-Cotton Lapel Vest
Overall Rating: 
2 / 5
2 / 5
Very disappointed,
December 9, 2011
By: Virginian43
from Virginia
"This vest was exactly what I wanted, or so I thought. It is a very long story, but I ordered (via mail) three different vests. The XL was too big, the L pulled at the top button. This could be written off as my 65+ year old body shape. And I might have convinced myself to live with one of them. But, each one had a permanent horizontal crease in the back. I didn't try steaming it out, but after several days of handing on a hanger the creases never came out. I returned all 3. For the price of this vest, I expected more."
Ratings-Only Reviews for Black Watch Waxed-Cotton Lapel Vest
Based on 1 ratings-only review
Overall Rating: 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Would recommend? Yes 1 out of 1