VEST GIVEAWAY AND OCCASIONS TO WEAR A VEST BLOG

Jun 15

Jun 15 VEST GIVEAWAY AND OCCASIONS TO WEAR A VEST BLOG

You’ll always wear either a vest or a suit jacket at black tie formal events. These vests or are usually backless, fastened with an adjustable strap unless custom made.

They also have lapels, which makes the waistcoat more formal, and is made from in the same grosgrain found on the black tie jacket.

Expect these vests to be cut lower to show more of the dress shirt front.

A matching black is the most common option for a tuxedo vest, but you can wear a different color so long as it is dark, plain, and dignified — deep greens and burgundies are solid choices.

If you wear a colored vest is should be the only colored piece in the ensemble.

Three-piece suits are a great option for a man looking to add a touch of formality.

Your vest should usually match your suit, and should always be worn with a tie. An open collar is too informal for a full three-piece suit.

A suit with an unmatched vest is a rare and more casual look, rarely seen nowadays.
If you’re going to experiment with the style, be aware that it’s not business appropriate, and that it will strike most people as being a bit dated.

The vest on its own is the look that seems to be catching on lately. You can wear an unmatched vest with anything from a pair of dress pants to darkwash jeans.

A long-sleeved dress shirt is the only thing that really makes sense under one, but you can roll the sleeves up if you’re wearing it as a casual style.

The rules of wearing a vest well still apply — be sure it’s long enough to cover your waist in the front!