The History of the Suit Waistcoat
A symbol of elegance and refinement, the waistcoat is a fashion essential.
Its ancestor was the doublet, and over the centuries it has undergone a great transformation. It was quite long, had sleeves and was worn close to the body with trousers and an overcoat.
After the French Revolution, clothing underwent real changes and it was then that the jacket became shorter and more fitted, to the delight of its gentlemen ! Finally, a garment as elegant as it is comfortable!
At the time, he had several functions; keep warm, hide the straps or accommodate the pocket watch.
From now on, the vest is no longer worn for practical but aesthetic reasons.
The waistcoat is the hyphen of an outfit,
it brings style and character to a look.
Today, the vest is no longer reserved for men. It is a garment that has made its place in the female wardrobe with the tailor.
It is a symbol of the liberation and modernization of women, although it has aroused many controversies before being truly accepted...
Wearing a vest is choosing to be different.
