Abstract: A vest type restraining garment is disclosed, which is generally in the form of a rectangular sheet, and which includes an opening in a medial location to define front and rear panels. The head of the wearer is adapted to be received through the opening and the front and rear panels overlie the chest and back of the wearer, respectively. A flexible strap is attached to the front panel and includes free end portions extending outwardly from each corner thereof, and a pair of interconnecting rings are mounted to the back panel, with one of the interconnecting rings being located adjacent each corner thereof. These interconnecting rings are adapted to receive respective ones of said free end portions of said tie means therethrough, and so that the end portions of the tie means may then be secured to a chair, bed, or the like.