I really appreciate that you made this video about one of my favourite fashion accessories. I own approximately 6 different waistcoats (we dont call them vests here in the UK :) I have had them all made for me bespoke by a local tailor. They fit like a glove, not too tight not too baggy and the shoulders are slim and paired with the right shirt, can be worn either dressed up or dressed down. I wear them with chino’s I wear them with jeans. I enjoy wearing them with a tie, or with the collar unbuttoned. They are in several different materials, silk, cotton, mohair, moleskin. They add texture and elevate my look above my peers when we are out but i am equally comfortable to wear when out on my own. I get so many compliments about them.

I get more compliments when I just wear a vest then when I wear a jacket and vest, or just a jacket. It’s my favorite look and for me it’s way more comfortable then adding my jacket.

Thank you for the video John. Good tips on how to wear them. I have a few in my wardrobe,have been wearing them for quite a few years. They look great with a dress suit or if you want to do one causal. There's many great choices with them. I look for one that has a slight unique style that stands out. Have an awesome day and week ahead.

I'm 20 and I just bought my first two vests, your video helps a lot ! Thank you so much!

I luv vests and their stylish nature. Have a few as I own a few suits, but i've never rocked any of them on their own as i just hadn't gotten the style down previously to do so. But i'm working on it and this video was helpful about the recommended light shirt color or while. Was glad to have watched this video.

American western style works with patterns and can host darker shirts. Solid content.

4:23 It is in fact, okay to button your bottom button of your waist coat. Unlike a suit jacket it is not considered a fashion faux pas to button the bottom button of a waist coat, though you can opt to leave it unbuttoned (as most people do).

I had a question about whether it's appropriate to wear a vest without a suit coat and you've answered it with this video, thank you.

HI John Great vid . I tend to wear waistcoats in conjunction with sports jackets and denims or chinos . So, quite what we call smart casual in the UK . The most versatile colours I would recommend is camel/beige brown and a maroon . These 2 waistcoats tend to go with most of my jackets

John as always you're my number 1 fashionist. Thanks alot for the impressive video.

Got to this one a little late but as always love the content. Keep the fashion forward videos coming John. Have a great weekend.

Classic man! Keep doing what you're doing, dude. Loving the videos.

This was a BIG help. Always had these questions.

oh John this is one of my fav video I love the waistcoat I do wear them at times thanks

John I always wear a vest with a suit, most of the time when I'm out and about, u notice a lot of guys don't use a vest, and also I'll occasionally wear a vest causally. Thanks for another great video 👍

I love my tweed waistcoats

Great video John!! Love me vests. 👍🏽👍🏽😀❤️

Nice job john, love the.idea on vest great for causal wear, keep up great work

Get a better vest that has the same material on the back instead of the satin

I just got a vest so this helped a lot thank you

Thank you. Informative!

Really Helpful Video as I was trying to learn about the different waist coats! Where do you get yours from? I really like the double and single breasted with lapel vest.

Awesome video once again! Thanks for What you do

Thanks for the tips.

Man you’re one of a kind

Great video 🙏 thank you. I was curious I rarely see printed/pattern button down shirts underneath vest. I’m taking it isn’t ideal? The right thing to do with suit vest would be to keep the shirt a solid color?

Good evening John, how are you? Thank you for that great information. You always do an excellent job!! Have a great night!

John great video thank you. What's your opinion- belt or no belt?

Now it's wintertime here in Belgium and when going out I'm wearing a vest (waistcoat) under my wintercoat... When entering somewhere I can simply take off that coat and SHINE !!! ...'cause a Vest brings Sunshine all around 🎉🎉❤😂!!!!

Great tips. Keep up the good work

I love wearing vests. Thank you for your thoughts and suggestions.

As ever, on point.

How and can you wear a vest with crisp T-shirt/V-neck? I saw a few people doing it before and it actually looked really good.

is the adjustment strap supposed to hang in the back of the vest or is there some way to make it look better?

Good collection

I really like and appreciate your sense of style.

Ok thanks for the video. I'm working security at my pastor anniversary Saturday. I purchased a black velvet vest. I want to know if it's OK to wear a black shirt under it.

Thank you John. I have been wanting to incorporate a vest as an alternative to a jacket. I am not a huge fan of the strap in the back, but can only find vests with the strap.

Thanks, Bro.

Nice video John, I never really thought about vests, I don't own any. After this video, I may reconsider. Wondering where I'd wear this. Also what are the brand of pants and shirt you are wearing? Looking forward to your next video!

Do you leave the bottom one unbuttoned if it’s a 3 button vest?

John, please solve a mystery for me. I love vests, and I'm quite aware one shouldn't button the bottom button on a vest or a suit coat, but I wonder why that is. Frankly, to me the unbuttoned bottom button look whispers I forgot to finish getting dressed, so if I'm not supposed to button it, why do designers/sewers put one there at all? Thanks for your thoughts.

are you wearing low or mid or high wasted trousers also the u neck cut for the waistcoat is more formal incase you didnt know

Thanks for that interesting and informative talk about waistcoats. Please keep your great videos coming. Did you know why men must never fasten the bottom button of a waistcoat/vest? Later in his life Queen Victoria's eldest son, the Prince of Wales, later King Edward the Seventh, aka "Bertie", put on a lot of weight from his 12 course dinners etc, and had trouble buttoning-up his waistcoats, so left the botton undone. As a result the men of the court would do the same out of respect to him, and it became a fashion statement for men of all classes which holds true more than 100 years later. When he was young the Prince/King's waist was 28 inches and eventually he was 48 inches! No gyms in those days, huh? Even getting on a horse was a struggle for him. The best the King could manage was a gentle round of golf or shooting a few birds!

I dont owe one now but will be thinking about it

A Levi jacket with the sleeves cut out. Hey, I grew up in the 60s! :)

Thanks 👍🏼

Hi John, is it fine to wear a short sleeved shirt (smart shirt - not a t shirt) under a waitcoat? if not then why not? i want to do it but i dont see anyone doing it.

what shoes are you wearing? they look sweet

I wear vests somewhat regularly. I'd advise caution with a white shirt/vest. Unless you've stepped up the style on the vest, it's easy to look like a black jack dealer or a waiter.

Can you wear a navy blue vest with a black slacks/pants? Does it go well?

Hey loved the video 1)can the vest be of one fabric only like same front and back? 2)could you suggest a colour that would go well with a navy blue suit and work has a odd vest, even go well with black chinos Great content cheers!

Which colour will you use with a black shirt?

But ... where did you get the blue U vest? :-)

Can you wear suspenders on top of a waistcoat?

I’m not sure how I feel about vests. I may have to rewatch this video a few times. I have a friend who wears them from time to time and they look good on him. See you soon.

Hi. Where did you buy those vests?

Where is the best place to purchase Vest/Waist Coats? I don't see that many around. Any online stores you could suggest? I understand how difficult to buy online but I'm ok sending back. Usually, I don't have challenges with purchasing online. :)

Does Shoptagr work in Canada?

Great job! I learned a lot about vests. When I see black shirt, white tie (and vest) I don't think 17-year-old, I think old gangster movies, such as Prohibition Era. I have no idea why, but for years I did not like vests at all, but I started to like them for layering and some weather. However, one thing annoys me greatly. I know and agree with the history and tradition of not buttoning the bottom button. But that was when vests were cut as your double-breasted vest was, with a straight bottom. The abomination of sloping the sides and front of a vest and adding forked triangles to create the appearance intended by not buttoning the bottom button makes the whole thing, in my opinion, a travesty. If I must wear such horrible design, I will button the bottom button, which I happen to think looks best under the circumstances, and tell anyone who comments what I've written here. I do search for properly cut vests.

Interesting aray of vests John, So I gather with your rule of thumb you wouldnt wear a light grey vest over a dark blue shirt or beige vest over a chocolate brown shirt?

Hey John, I notice that in all examples you never button the bottom button...I know this is a rule when buttoning a jacket, but is this also the rule for vests?

How would i know what size would fit me.

Suggest me what kind of waistcoat will suit me i want a double breasted waistcoat but i have doubt it will not Suit me as i m a bit skinny.

In the past I used to wear a vest with jeans and shoes. Do you think it’s stil possible?

I have a question do you think after a certain age jeans stop working for you and don’t look appropriate? What’s more important fit that compliments your frame or going for a contemporary fit for the sake of style in style ?

Is it ok to wear a vest at a birthday?

Can waistcoat with chinos and polo shirt

thanks so much, john. this was really helpful as I have two different vest styles, myself. my one question: should a vest only be worn with a collard shirt or could a nice long sleeve t-shirt work also? I would love your opinion. thanks again

I think you forgot the waist part in waistcoat

Are vest still OK in 2022 ???

What about a black shirt under gray wirh no tie with black shoes and black belt?

I love the style of the vests any suggestions on where to purchase them?

4:33 this is exactly what i knew unconciously and what i was coming for.

Ok where can I buy vests like these?

Thank you.Could you please include subtitles.Cheers.🇷🇺

Is it correct to wear a vest and suspenders?

Hi John . Once I get the cinch strap adjusted to where I need it on my vests I take a needle and thread and tack it down so I don't have that drooping tail hanging . Is it appropriate to wear a vest open ? Peace . :)

Great video as always. Waste coat single breasted only and with 4 buttons only way to go in my view.

If you wear it with jeans then you can’t beat also wearing a newsboy cap.

With the exception of a sweater vest, I would only wear one if it was part of business suit.

I want to wear a vest with jeans, but don't know what kind of vest, fabric, etc. I'm 60 years old if that helps any...haha

On unbuttoning the bottom button of a vest... it’s never been mandatory for one to do so. It started with King Edward VII. He got to fat for his suits, and was simply unable to button the bottom button. Naturally, imitation is the sincerest for of flattery. So folks at court began doing the same thing. Soon spread throughout the western world. These days, some vests are fitted and made to leave the bottom button undone. Most you might find off the rack fit better if done up all the way.

I have a number of “summer” sweater vests that I wear to dress up a t-shirt or casual short sleeved shirt. Any fashion faux pas with that thinking?

Less of the advertising

This is my view people may not agree we should never mix formals and casuals together we should always wear a waistcoat with a trouser never with a jean

I just happend to have brought a vest Friday, coincidence? Hmmmm.......

John why are you so handsome so hot. I drool 🤤 whenever I see you 😊😂😛😛 thank you for another excellent video. Love it ( and you too😍🥰🥰😘😘😘)

No belts with waistcoats.

1:57 voice crack lol

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*Never wear a belt with a vest. Use side tab trousers or braces/suspenders.

It’s goes for women also? I don’t want to look like a salchicha 😂

2:10

you arent supposed to wear a belt with a vest, only suspenders

videos starts at 2:11

1:57

A puffy shirt will make you look like a pirate.

A waistcoat... yeah, I wasted many coats in my short life!

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