waistcoat
noun
waist·coat
ˈwe-skət 
ˈwās(t)-ˌkōt
ˈwās(t)-ˌkōt
1
: an ornamental garment worn under a doublet
2
chiefly British
: vest sense 1a
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The Balenciaga creative director already has the Hourglass, a sharp, sculptural top-handle style inspired by Cristóbal Balenciaga’s Basque waistcoats from the ’50s, under his belt.
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Alice Newbold, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2024
While Wearing 'Pajamas' in the Studio (Exclusive) Nelly, meanwhile, looked dapper in a white shirt and black velvet tuxedo waistcoat teamed with black sequin pants.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
To the Christian Dior womenswear show on February 27, the Oscar winner wore a gray three-piece suit with nothing under the waistcoat but a little tasteful cleavage.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2024
Luxury womenswear, designed by Rachel Allpress, uses supersoft, lightweight shearling for gorgeous coats, capes, jacket, and waistcoats.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
Jennifer Lawrence stood out in a striking three-piece suit, featuring a head-turning waistcoat worn sans bra and blouse.
—Alex Kessler, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2024
At Prada, what appeared to be a wool blazer from the front had a satin waistcoat back, while skirts were an apron-negligee combo.
—Scarlett Conlon, CNN, 27 Feb. 2024
And even in the Italian house’s most recent runway show, the brand continues to prove just how poignant of a staple the loafer can be in any wardrobe, pairing them with nearly every look, from a red hot mini patent leather dress to menswear inspired waistcoats.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2024
When the Tailor of Gloucester falls ill and is unable to finish making a waistcoat for the mayor’s wedding, a team of mice sew a cherry-red garment.
—Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2024
Alice Newbold, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2024
While Wearing 'Pajamas' in the Studio (Exclusive) Nelly, meanwhile, looked dapper in a white shirt and black velvet tuxedo waistcoat teamed with black sequin pants.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
To the Christian Dior womenswear show on February 27, the Oscar winner wore a gray three-piece suit with nothing under the waistcoat but a little tasteful cleavage.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2024
Luxury womenswear, designed by Rachel Allpress, uses supersoft, lightweight shearling for gorgeous coats, capes, jacket, and waistcoats.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
Jennifer Lawrence stood out in a striking three-piece suit, featuring a head-turning waistcoat worn sans bra and blouse.
—Alex Kessler, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2024
At Prada, what appeared to be a wool blazer from the front had a satin waistcoat back, while skirts were an apron-negligee combo.
—Scarlett Conlon, CNN, 27 Feb. 2024
And even in the Italian house’s most recent runway show, the brand continues to prove just how poignant of a staple the loafer can be in any wardrobe, pairing them with nearly every look, from a red hot mini patent leather dress to menswear inspired waistcoats.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2024
When the Tailor of Gloucester falls ill and is unable to finish making a waistcoat for the mayor’s wedding, a team of mice sew a cherry-red garment.
—Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2024
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waistcoat
noun
waist·coat
ˈwes-kət
ˈwās(t)-ˌkōt
ˈwās(t)-ˌkōt
chiefly British
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