Double breasted Waistcoat

[nirish]

Hello gentlemen,

Following on from a fantastic post about wedding suits by Alden I am exploring the option of a double breasted waistcoat for my upcoming wedding.

I think it may add a nice formality to the standard two button suit I plan on wearing.

Is there anything I should look out for? Are there things to avoid. Any information that can provided will be very much appreciated.

All I need now is a good tailor in Dublin who may be able to provide what I am looking for.

Regards

Nirish

[rodes]

Good idea. If the suit is dark, I would go with a waistcoat that is very light gray, white or buff. Either way, you will look very fitting to the occasion. All the best.

[Simon A]

Contrasting linen waistcoats used to be the fashion in the 30's, and I see some good examples today also. The LL dove grey linen might be a good shade for this.

[alden]

Nirish,

If I were to wear a 2b suit to my wedding I would give my tailor the best piece of cloth I could find, probably a dark grey worsted or flannel. My shirtmaker would receive a commission for a splendid white shirt with a Windsor collar and tie space. The LL club tie by Charvet would be rescued from the closet, and a fine white linen hanky would be neatly folded in my chest pocket. Next I would polish a pair of black cap toe oxfords, probably EG 808 or 88 lasts and match a pair of dark grey silk stockings to my suit.

In all things and in every way, I would seek to cast light upon the woman of my life at center stage. In all things and in every way, I would want my clothes to cover my body and open my heart to everyone in attendance.

I guess that means I would not wear a double breasted waistcoat.

Cheers

[alden]

Nirish

That being said, if you have your heart set on a DB waistcoat. Here it is..





Cheers

[nirish]

Thank you all for replies.

I will let you know what I decide and post pictures when I can.

[Cufflink79]

What I'd like to have made someday, is a three piece suit made with a DB vest with peak lapels if the jacket is single breasted peak lapels. And shawl lapels on the DB vest if the jacket is single breasted notch lapels.

Best Regards,

Cufflink79

[cathach]

How about a cream or dove grey linen waistcoat with mother of pearl buttons?

[Cufflink79]

How about a cream or dove grey linen waistcoat with mother of pearl buttons?

That would be nice with a blazer or sport jacket.

Best Regards,

Cufflink79