1.   Designer Donna Karan quilted silk chiffon for a long, slim skirt, then paired it with a hooded polar fleece vest in her DKNY collection.

2.   Fleece vests are worn over sweaters or under parkas on the slopes, and under, say, a denim jacket to the movies.

3.   Fleece vests have been featured in fashion magazines and on catalog covers, and designers have spewed forth fleece robes, dresses and hats.

4.   It must be the dry-cleaning tag flapping from my fleece vest.

5.   Layering is still key to casuals, but even T-shirts contain spandex for a trim fit, and fleece vests are sans bulk.

6.   No camouflage of plaid, hiking boots or fleece vest.

7.   Old Navy is promoting its fleece tech vest, while the Gap hopes its nylon bungee pants and graphic T-shirts take off.

8.   Take a look at the latest fleece vests and pullovers, which are lightweight, warm and water-resistant.

9.   The company uniform could be a fleece vest from trendy outdoor outfitter REI.