How does having a waistcoat tailor-made work?
Having a custom vest/waistcoat made is becoming increasingly popular. Especially because you can combine it well with both business and less formal clothing. Think of a waistcoat that you can combine with an existing suit or wear with trousers or jeans.
Dressed but not too formal but very personal is the recipe. In this video we show you how to have a bespoke waistcoat made and what is involved in terms of material, sizes and designing a model.
Read moreA waistcoat is a sleeveless garment that is worn with a suit jacket and/or a dress shirt
The waistcoat is the third piece to a three piece suit. It was very popular in the 1920’s. In the last years the waistcoat and the three piece suit is regaining popularity.
History
The waistcoat is one of the few articles of clothing whose origin historians can date precisely. King Charles of England, Scotland and Ireland introduced the waistcoat as a part of correct dress after the restoration of the British monarchy in 1660. It was derived from the Persian vests seen by English visitors to the court of Shah Abbas.
Read more