The men’s waistcoat is a super versatile piece of wardrobe. It sets the base of a smart-casual and formal look and is available in various fabrics, textures, and trims. Despite the versatility, it doesn’t the right amount of airtime. This is simply the most accessible piece in men’s wardrobe that can be easily dressed up or down.
The waistcoat plays as the jack of all trades, it has heaps of tendency to play along with any kind of outfit, event or occasion and will always be the element of an effortless appeal. For some, of course, these can be a bit tricky to style since they are mostly seen along with the suit.
But our five ways here to style your waistcoat without a suit will get you moving on the style tram and have you look amazing.
Skip the Suit Jacket
If you’ve got you’re a modern waistcoat from our amazing range of different types and styles then forget the stress of matching it with a suit. You don’t have to always put a suit jacket to style your semi-formal to formal look. Nevertheless, skipping the jacket does not mean that your will skip out on the suit formalities as well.
A successful waistcoat attire demands that you keep your hands on a smart suit trouser and a much tailored Uniworth Shirt with you at all times. Along with these, keep the accessories to minimal and a few things like the fashion accessories will help you look absolute. This is your formal look without a suit jacket.
Pair Waistcoat with Denim Jeans
Your most favorite look, despite the controversies, is going to be the waistcoat with a denim jeans. This look of course isn’t suitable for everyone and can go a bit over the board in case it doesn’t match the body type. Moreover, you have to be considerate about the colors, fits, and textures of both the waistcoat and denim to create a good look.
To make things right on most cases, choose a dark color matte waistcoat (navy, black, or wine red color), a shirt of fine color and style, and a denim jeans in a dark wash.
Layer the Waistcoat under a Denim Jacket
Your waistcoat can also be styled perfectly under a denim jacket. This may again be a controversial look that might have various opinions; some in favor and some against it. But we made our stylist pen down their thoughts along with coordination of the designers and we as a team are in support of this look. You can layer the waistcoat under a denim/tucker jacket or even a vintage leather jacket.
You will acquire comfort and warmth, along with a guaranteed style. This does seem to be a laidback look but gives the perfect smartness needed for the right place and event. When you choose to wear the Tucker Jacket over the waistcoat, we would suggest to wear a smart fit denim in dark wash or a plain suit trousers in a smart fit and darker shade.
When you want to complete the look using a leather jacket, we will advise a black leather jacket with minimal design on a grey waistcoat and all this on top of a white button down shirt and a grey smart fit suit trousers.
Wear the Waistcoat with a Plain T-Shirt
A very casually smart look for men during fall days is to put a plain t-shirt of premium quality and wear a waistcoat on top. It’s one of the most straight forward pairing but also makes it a complete everyday look. Opt for a dark color (plain or matte) waistcoat and pair it with a plain and simple t-shirt in almost any color of your choice.
The only thing to do here is to pair it along with a denim jeans of dark tone or a suit trousers that fits well and is tailored to perfection. One thing to skip here is a chinos. That should not be paired here at any cost.
Keep it Religious – The Three Piece Suit
Fashion trends change. Every individual body type is different from the other as well which is majorly the reason why one look cannot be the look of another individual. So sometimes it’s okay to say that maintain a decorum of a three piece suit is ideal for an absolute smart man look. Maybe you should wear your waistcoat with a suit to keep it religious.
No matter how your choose to wear your waistcoat, remember that you need to feel confident and feel your it as your own skin. Style the outfit as you are comfortable. Choose loafers or brogues to go with this look – you will look nothing less than perfect!
