Not sure about vests for myself for everyday wear. Might look a bit odd in my corporate setting, but probably no more so than the guy who insists on wearing bow ties to an office that has a business casual dress code! However, on the lines of not wanting to wear a sporran, I have to agree that pocket are definitely a plus from the trousers world! I am especialy a fan of Jeff's (PK) underapron pocket. Anybody who does not have one is missing out! The ability to have your wallet, and keys and small change, easily accessible in the underapron is a genius invention. Couple that with slash pockets or rear pockets and you are ready for anything!