Show us your waistcoats/Vests?

[Orgetorix]

One of us should have won it.

I did, however, just win this one. A black slipped morning waistcoat made of polished cotton.

 

[Anthony Jordan]

One of us should have won it.

I did, however, just win this one. A black slipped morning waistcoat made of polished cotton.

Very handsome, and a rare find; only the second vintage example I've ever seen (and I own the first.)

 

[AlanC]

One of us should have won it.

...

 

[Dinerman]

I don't know how they'll be yet, but I just got three new vests in a big lot I won on the bay.

 

[carter]

Dman, Well, you have two formal and an interesting tattersal pattern. I'd like to see the tattersal with a complete outfit.

 

[Anthony Jordan]

I like the tattersall very much; the white looks as though it may have had a replacement yoke added (it looks a bit oversized.)

 

[Mid-fogey]

Great assortment...

...very flashy.

It's sort of interesting how fashion sometimes doubles back in strange ways. Hats, then no hats, then baseball hats everywhere. Likewise, I've noted that "cargo vests" are becoming more popular after a period of no vests. I'm not fond of the way they look, but they seem to be popular with older gentlemen, especially in Germany.

I've also noted a minor return of three piece suits.

 

[cookie]

Nice One

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI...m=220159388641&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=012

 

[Anthony Jordan]

I picked up this rather jaunty little number recently, although owing to my corpulence I shan't be keeping it, sadly.

 

[ArrowCollarMan]

Are any of these for sale? Where do you get these? None of you know the torment I feel because I don't have a double breasted vest. *sobs uncontrollably*

 

[Anthony Jordan]

Are any of these for sale? Where do you get these? None of you know the torment I feel because I don't have a double breasted vest. *sobs uncontrollably*

I feel your pain, brother. The fancy weskit above has gone, but I would be happy to let you know in advance if I am getting rid of any others.

 

[Dagwood]

Bringing back this old thread.

Vintage waistcoat from 1917. Some stains but in good shape:

 

[ArrowCollarMan]

These are the two I wear...but not very often because they're cold weather vests and in SoCal its not often cold enough to wear them.

Bought them both from express for men. I got the black one around November of '06 and the grey herringbone one in July of '07...I have to say they're exactly what I wanted: durable and versitile.

What I REALLY want is a white linen/cotton vest just like these. Anyone know where I can find one?

 

[Chainsaw]

Finnally got the picture option working somewhat. Here's a hunting vest, that was my grandfathers.

http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/Familyfotos321/DSC_0090.jpg

http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/Familyfotos321/DSC_0089.jpg

Sorry the pictures a little washed out. I only use the Nikon on Munual, and I'm afriad I'm a little rusty.

 

[draws]

Looking for two waistcoats

I have a nice number of waistcoats but I am in the hunt for two size 42 Long waistcoats to complete the set.

Specifics: Size 42-44 L with with 6 button yellow wool/doeskin hunt waistcoat and a cream tattersall waistcoat.

If someone has either of these you wish to part with or know of someone who might, please PM me. Appreciated.

 

[Shangas]

I love a good waistcoat; I like how they look, how they feel and that classic air about them. Also, I wear a pocket-watch regularly, so having a waistcoat is kind of essential to me. Here are my three waistcoats:

Midnight blue five-button, two-pocket waistcoat. Belonged to my brother, who never wore it...so I pinched it!

Black seven-button, four-pocket waistcoat. Bought this brand-new about a month ago. Top pockets for wallet, cards, pens. Bottom pockets for pocket-watch and loose change.

Dark blue belted-back, two-pocket, four-button waistcoat, with lapels. This is my only belted waistcoat. I apologise for the terrible photo with this one.

 

[fluteplayer07]

Deserves a bump.

What type of lapel option is best for wearing one solo? SB or DB? Not looking for too formal... Dress trousers, dress shirt, tie. If I don't feel like putting on a jacket.

 

[Shangas]

Poor Flutey hasn't received a reply to his bump. And Flute's an awesome guy who deserves a reply.

Wearing a waistcoat is almost a daily thing for me. I prefer waistcoats WITHOUT lapels if just wearing them with trousers/pants and shirt (and tie, if one is being worn).

This is my latest purchase:

It's a chocolate-brown, six-pocket, five-button belted-back waistcoat with a black silk lining. Size is SMALL. Fits me perfectly. Bought it for two dollars at the local thrift shop. I had to sew on a new top button (as the original was missing). Other than that, it's completely brand-new and I love it. The camera doesn't show it that well, but it's actually a deep chocolate brown and very comfortable and fitting. The two bottom photos show the two interior pockets. I've never seen a waistcoat with interior pockets. Are they common?

Here's a wearing-shot, just to show how it fits...

 

[redtag]

I find Shanga's second waistcoat a bit fascinating. And, the thought of wearing it with a pocket watch brings me back to the good old classical days.

 

[Shangas]

Which coat is that, RedTag? And I wear all my waistcoats with a watch and chain.