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Browse all Aviator Nation jackets & outerwear →WOMEN'S 5 STRIPE VEST - NAVY
The verdict
Fit
Vest cut designed for layering over tees and light sweaters. Women's fit suggests a more contoured silhouette than the unisex line.
Quality
Lightweight vest construction typical of Aviator Nation's mid-tier. Durable for seasonal layering; expect softer hand than structured pieces.
Is the price fair?
Fair mid-tier pricing for a casual vest. $395 is reasonable if it doubles as both casual layer and logo piece.
Best for
Layering-focused shoppers and Aviator Nation brand advocates needing an additional seasonal piece.
Care
Lay flat to dry and store flat or on a shelf to avoid stretching necklines.
What owners report about Aviator Nation jackets & outerwear
Coverage of Aviator Nation's outerwear centers on its tri-blend fleece pieces — hoodies, half-zips and zip jackets. Owners consistently describe the fleece as very soft and comfortable, hand-sewn in the brand's Los Angeles factory, and some report pieces holding up through months of frequent wear. Recurring complaints are about care and quality control: reviewers report dye bleeding in the wash, shrinkage, fabric that stains easily, defects on arrival, and a frustrating exchange policy — problems buyers find hard to accept at the price. Verdicts split between repeat purchasers who call the pieces worth the cost and owners who feel they paid for the name.
- Strengths
- Softness, comfort and the distinctive made-in-LA stitching are what owners praise most and what drives repeat purchases.
- Watch out for
- Dye bleed, shrinkage and easy staining in the wash are the most repeated failures, compounded by high prices and a strict exchange policy.
- Sizing
- Sizing is unisex; blogger fit reviews call the fleece true to size, with petite buyers staying at the smallest end of the XS-XXL range rather than sizing down further.
About Aviator Nation's jackets & outerwear line as a whole. Sources: Aviator Nation Reviews 2026 - Read Before You Buy | Thingtesting · Aviator Nation Ninja Hoodie Sizing and Review - KatWalkSF · Fit Review! Aviator Nation Navy Hoodie 5 Stripe - Petite Impact · Aviator Nation Reviews | Trustpilot