On Friday, Dec. 2, the newsroom and the world will be celebrating Vestival, the annual celebration of solidarity and sartorial splendor that is expressed through the collective wearing of sweater vests.

This year marks the FIFTH annual Festival of Sweater Vests, and for the uninitiated, here are the rules:
The sweater vestival is a day of sweater vests. We accept wool, mohair, cashmere, acrylic,... [read more]

On Friday, Dec. 2, the newsroom and the world will be celebrating Vestival, the annual celebration of solidarity and sartorial splendor that is expressed through the collective wearing of sweater vests.

This year marks the FIFTH annual Festival of Sweater Vests, and for the uninitiated, here are the rules:
The sweater vestival is a day of sweater vests. We accept wool, mohair, cashmere, acrylic, rayon, orlon, cotton, and other sweater-like materials. Fleece, Goretex and other space-age materials that wick away moisture and come with lots of little pockets, pull-strings and "features" do not count as sweater vests -- even if they have no sleeves and are otherwise vest-like. We discriminate against non-sweater vests and those who do not participate will be ostracized! You will be forced to stand in the vestibule!

In years past, people who have failed to participate -- out of negligence or conscientious objection -- felt shame and desperation. An anonymous executive at a nonprofit consulting firm in Boston reportedly burst from his office -- argyle sweater in one hand, scissors in the other. Last year, many showed leadership in vest-wearing (see above.) As always, Vestival is a time for unprecedented good cheer that inspires people to smile, laugh, and talk to one another while enjoying vest-themed snacks. Like everything these days, it is also a good chance to exercise your social media skills.
To clarify: this is both not a joke, and also funny.

There is ample time to get a vest. So don't get fleeced. Dig out those sweater vests. Feel the tingle! More info to come on the event itself -- to be held 4:30 pm, FRIDAY DEC. 2!!

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT VESTIVAL
"I guess it didn't do any harm." -technology reporter Hiawatha Bray, on Vestival
"It feels like opening day." - Brian Mooney, on the first day this fall when it was cool enough to vest up
“I love this.” –Mario Rojas, on how he feels while wearing a sweater vest