Why Did Men Stop Wearing Waistcoats (Vests)? | Gentleman’s Gazette

Waistcoats, also known as vests in some regions, were commonly worn by men as part of their daily attire, but in contemporary times, they have fallen out of routine use. The reasons behind this shift in men’s fashion are quite intriguing and multiple. In the visual, a man is clad in a traditional grey suit complemented by a red tie and a matching pocket square, accentuating a light grey waistcoat. A bold white arrow curves towards the garment while textual overlay queries the cessation of its regular use by men.

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