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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While the original design featured a suited shirt, tie and waistcoat, Garner stripped the look back with sheer fabric and a soft gray peekaboo bra layering element.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
The collection featured sarongs layered over trousers, silk waistcoats paired with boxing shorts, and traditional cummerbunds — in mint or hot pink — added to more casual silhouettes.
—Alice Pfeiffer, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
Rihanna wore a white button down overlaid with a pistachio green waistcoat, whereas A$AP Rocky wore a striped red-green-and-royal blue Dior tie.
—Vogue, 28 June 2025
The power suit for royal women has deep roots, dating to Princess Diana’s memorable Catherine Walker suited moment and Hackett waistcoat from 1988.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 June 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
The collection featured sarongs layered over trousers, silk waistcoats paired with boxing shorts, and traditional cummerbunds — in mint or hot pink — added to more casual silhouettes.
—Alice Pfeiffer, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
Rihanna wore a white button down overlaid with a pistachio green waistcoat, whereas A$AP Rocky wore a striped red-green-and-royal blue Dior tie.
—Vogue, 28 June 2025
The power suit for royal women has deep roots, dating to Princess Diana’s memorable Catherine Walker suited moment and Hackett waistcoat from 1988.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 June 2025
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“Waistcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waistcoat. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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waistcoat
noun
waist·coat
ˈwes-kət
ˈwās(t)-ˌkōt
ˈwās(t)-ˌkōt
chiefly British
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