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Gents Waistcoats – What to Consider When you Shop for Mens Waistcoats
SHOP Blue Tweed Waistcoat
SHOP Sand Tweed Waistcoat
We think that every well-dressed man ought to have a waistcoat (or a few waistcoats) in their wardrobes to wear with suits. A wonderful accent piece to any formal outfit, a waistcoat can provide a lovely eye-catching look. Waistcoats are becoming an increasingly popular product as more and more men look to add a unique aspect to their wardrobes. The waistcoat is a far more versatile product than many give it credit for. Available as part of suits, country tweed outfits and even made from leather.
In this article, we’ll be providing you with all of the information you’ll need to find a high-quality waistcoat, while also providing you with tips on how to incorporate gents waistcoats into your wardrobe.
Are Waistcoats in Fashion for Men?
While waistcoats are still associated with classic, gentlemanly styling, they are becoming more commonplace as more men are looking to add a unique and smart appeal to their styling. Throughout the decades, waistcoats have come in and out of fashion, and currently, they are certainly in fashion, with many of the best-dressed
celebrities seen wearing tailored fit waistcoats in recent months.
Waistcoats are perfect for those who desire to appear debonair and chic.
When Should Men Wear Waistcoats?
Although waistcoats are becoming more commonplace, they should still be worn on more formal occasions, such as dinner parties with tuxedos, wedding attire, and formal get-togethers. Waistcoats can also be worn at the workplace, depending on the dress code that your work adheres to.
If you decide to wear a waistcoat to an event that is less formal, we recommend wearing a single-breasted waistcoat constructed in a fabric such as tweed or corduroy. If this is the case, then there is no need to worry about matching your gents waistcoat to the colour of your trousers, as you have more leeway with a casual outfit when compared to a formal one. Sometimes you can even wear them as partywear to stand out from the crowd.
Why do men wear waistcoats?
Men wear waistcoats to elevate their style while also possessing a smart appearance during formal or business-casual occasions. Waistcoats provide an upscale, stylish look to a shirt-and-trousers outfit, and can also be paired well with a suit jacket. In today’s day and age, many men are also opting to pair a waistcoat with a simple pair of jeans, for a smart business-casual look. This is an ingenious way of incorporating a waistcoat into your everyday outfit without coming across as overdressed.
Men also wear waistcoats in formal settings to add an extra touch of refinement to their suit-and-tie outfits. On these occasions, a waistcoat provides an additional sense of formality to a suit. For this reason, however, we do not recommend wearing a waistcoat as part of a 3-piece suit to events unless they are strictly formal events.
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Things to Consider When Looking for a Mens Waistcoat
If you’re looking to add a waistcoat to your wardrobe, there are a handful of things to consider before you take the plunge. Before you make a fashion mistake, please keep in mind these important rules for gents waistcoats.
The Fit
SHOP Herringbone Tweed Waistcoat
SHOP Herringbone Tweed Waistcoat
To avoid looking like you’re wearing your grandfather’s waistcoat, make sure you find a waistcoat that fits you properly. A waistcoat should be long enough to cover your waist (hence the name), covering the dress shirt between the belt and vest of your outfit. The shoulders of the waistcoat should lie flat against your body, and the v-shape of the waistcoat should be visible underneath the lapels of a suit.
The Colour
SHOP Pinstripe Wool Waistcoat
SHOP Navy Tweed Waistcoat
If you’re wearing a waistcoat to a formal event, the colour of the waistcoat should match the colour of the suit jacket and trousers that you’re pairing it with. However, if you’re wearing a waistcoat in a more casual setting, feel free to showcase your sense of style by mixing-and-matching colours and patterns with your jacket and trousers. You can even pair men’s waistcoats with a pair of jeans for a smart, everyday look.
Popular colours for waistcoats include brown, black, navy, and grey. Patterns are also extremely popular for waistcoats, including herringbone, and pinstripe.
The Materials
The material that the waistcoat is made of will dictate when and where you should wear the waistcoat. One of the most popular materials for mens waistcoats is tweed. Tweed is a pure wool patterned fabric that hails originally from Scotland.It is a thicker, textured fabric that is slightly stiff. Tweed is a distinctive, high-quality material that adds a beautiful finish to suit jackets, trousers, or waistcoats.
If you’re in the market for a new men’s waistcoat, you truly cannot go wrong with selecting a tweed gents waistcoat.
Where It’s Made, and Where It’s From
If you’re looking to invest in a high-quality mens waistcoat for your wardrobe, you should definitely make a note of where the waistcoat is made, and where the materials are from. There are plenty of menswear brands offering waistcoats, but finding a high-quality slim fit waistcoat that is worth your money can prove to be a challenge.
Unlike other brands we recommend sticking to wool waistcoats, as wool is a traditional material for waistcoats. Many waistcoats are made of synthetic materials, which we generally recommend you avoid. Natural materials such as wool will have a more refined appearance for your outfits.
Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing by Paul Brown Waistcoats – A Staple of Quality Fit Suit Waistcoats
At Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing by Paul Brown, we ensure that all of the waistcoats we produce are made with quality and attention to detail as an utmost priority. All of our tweed and wool waistcoats are handmade in our Suffolk factory in England, providing you with fine-quality cuts that British tailoring has become famous for. All are available in size 38 to 46 inch and come with free uk delivery. When you shop with us for yourself or for gifts, go on site to view the size guide to make sure of your size.
The tweed fabric we use in our waistcoats, whether slim fit waistcoat or other, is sourced from Moon and Sons, a UK-based mill specializing in beautifully high-quality fabrics for apparel. We also source wool for our waistcoats in Italy from Reda, a renowned mill based in the region of Piedmont.
We also include other high-quality materials in the construction of our gent’s waistcoats, including real buffalo horn buttons. When you purchase a waistcoat from Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing by Paul Brown, you will immediately be able to recognize the quality and fine craftsmanship that goes into every garment.
Other Clothing Options
Here at WISC we sell a wide range of items all from fabric selected for quality. They include men’s and womens shirts, coats, and boxer shorts to list a few. To support British manufacture check out our collections on sale now
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