Men's Waistcoat
The term "waistcoat" derives from the fact that the coat is cut at waist level. In countries other than India like Canada and US, a men's waistcoat is called as Vest. It refers to the third piece of a three-piece male suit, to distinguish the men's waistcoat from other types of vests. In UK, it is called waistcoat. During the Restoration of the British monarchy, King Charles II of Great Britain introduced the waistcoat as a part of correct dress. It can be worn with both winter clothing like suits and traditional clothing like kurta pajama.
Types of Men's Waistcoat
- Single Breasted Waistcoat
- Double breasted Waistcoat
Fabric used in Waistcoat for Men
Various fabrics are used for manufacturing waistcoats in different styles and designs. Listed below are few of the natural and synthetic fabrics used for manufacturing waistcoats:- Silk
- Satin
- Wool
- Flannel
- Mohair
- Twill
- Viscose
- Linen
- Lycra
- Gabardine
- Polyester
- Acetate
Waistcoat Styles and Designs
Single Breasted Waistcoat
Double Breasted Waistcoat
- If it is a part of three-piece suit, it is cut from the same material as the rest of the suit.
- The waistcoat is available in both single and double breasted styles.
- Since the waistcoat is fully buttoned and if worn only with a pair of trousers and a shirt underneath, then men opt for designer buttons made of various metals including precious stones like gold, diamond, silver etc.
- Generally, waistcoats for men have pattern for a straight-bottom.
- Neck shape is V-shape or Nehru collar.
- The waistcoats for men worn with kurta pajama is generally Nehru collared.
- The silk and satin waistcoat gives a shiny look and there is always a lining in these waistcoats.
- A popular type of waistcoat preferred by young men is the silver waistcoat which is a totally new kind of clothing. The silver waistcoat is made of a highly effective shielding material which is normally used by the military to shield missiles in microwave exposed environments. The shielding fabric contains pure silver. That gives the waistcoat a fancy glance and at the same time an effective radiation protection. The silver waistcoat is a perfect casual or formal wear and fits to jeans and to most of the other colors and fabrics in your wardrobe.
- Besides being plain or solid, waistcoats can be striped, printed and even embroidered.
Waistcoat Measuring Guide
| Collar Size | Measure the collar eg: 16 |
| Chest Size | Measure accurately across middle of the chest under the arms and all around the back to make a full circle. |
| Stomach Size | Measure accurately across navel, and all round back to full circle |
| Height | Measure your height accurately |




