The waistcoat was originally invented in the 17th century by the British and has since come in and out of fashion over the centuries. Now-a-days however it is a regularly worn accessory weddings, formal occassions and even at the work place.
During the daytime four to six button waistcoats are worn with single-breasted suits normally matching the suit in cloth. However in the evening they tend to be much much lower in cut with just three rows of buttons. Due to the larger surface area of cloth with evening waistcoats they can come in array of forms with the ‘V’ and ‘U’ shapes proving popular.
It’s good practice to try and match the colour of the waistcoat with the colour of the bow tie. Black, white and grey are all acceptable colours. Hint … steer clear of the novelty waistcoat for a formal occasion! There are a number of retailers who sell waistcoats online however the editorial team have picked out a number of their favourite items from the following popular sites.
MyTuxedo waiscoats
Dinner-suit believe MyTuxedo have one of the finest collections of waistcoats online. With over 45 waistcoats in a variety of colours, styles and fabrics you are sure to find one that will perfectly suit your ensemble. Choose from a blakc poly six button waistcoat to a silver jacquard number.
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Moss Bros dress waistcoats
Choose from a number of top quality dress waistcoats from formal wear experts Moss Bros. They have a number to go with their popular wedding suits and accessories. We have picked out some of our favourite waistcoats below however we recommend you check out our resource page.
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Clermont Direct waistcoats
Along with their great selection of mens formal wear Clermont Direct have a number of stylish and affordable waistcoats. Check out their dove grey backless waistcoat that is perfect for morning wear. Following are some quotes from customers who bought a waistcoat from Clermont Direct:
1/ “Many thanks for dove grey waistcoat which arrived this morning. Buying through you was a very pleasant experience with great customer service.” – D Sabharwal
2/ “ The double breasted Irish linen waistcoat is an excellent product, at a very good price and the order was despatched swiftly.” – T. Ashurst
3/ “I am delighted with the larger size waiscoat I ordered. The service from you has been excellent.” – J. Wakefield
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