A sleeveless garment worn on the upper body, typically having buttons down the front and worn over a shirt. He wore a smart vest over his shirt for the formal event.
An undershirt, typically sleeveless, worn beneath a shirt. In colder weather, he always wears a vest under his clothes for extra warmth.
A type of protective garment, such as a bulletproof vest, worn to protect the torso. The police officer put on his bulletproof vest before heading out on patrol.
A buoyant garment worn for safety to keep a person afloat in water; a life jacket. The crew handed out a life vest to each passenger before departure.