Mens White Waistcoat
If there is one garment in menswear that has been in and out of style for a long time, it is the waistcoats. The style though being shaky can never go out of style altogether. That being said it seems like the style is back in the popularity charts. Since it is the time of the bold styles, we are here with a suggestion that would definitely turn heads towards your outfit.
White waistcoats. Usually men tend to avoid white in their garments (except for the white dress shirts – since we literally wouldn’t know what to do without it) since we consider the bright style hard to pull off. But as we mentioned before, it seems to be the season of new styles and thus why not start with the white mens waistcoats?
If you have read Oliver Twist then you might come across the man with the white waistcoat. He is responsible for the almost hanging of poor Oliver but the point here is the gentleman in the white mens waistcoat is never contradicted by anyone. The power dynamics of the white garments has remained for a long time. Even today we associate the man wearing a white suit to the one who is abundantly confident in himself. We could all use a little confidence in these hard times and white mens waistcoat is the perfect way to start.
We are not going to lie on the part that the white mens waistcoat would attract some stares. But the style in itself isn’t very gard to style. You just have to get to know the basics to make the look work. Our only tip for the people who are starting with the white mens waistcoat style is to keep the combining garments simple and let the white mens waistcoat be the main attraction of the outfit. One major piece per outfit is the way to go since too many will mess up the whole look.
As for the styling, there are numerous ways to style the white dress
tuxedo waistcoat and you just have to find your own style that clicks for you. For example, the most obvious way to style a waistcoat is to pair it with a suit. It can be a white suit or a different colored suit that complements well with the white mens waistcoat. Other than this you can also style it with a blazer. These are the standard choices but you can also style the waistcoats with just the shirt and pants minus the jacket. This is one of the styles that is gaining popularity fast. Think about the event you are attending and also the type of look that suits your personality and then choose the style.
For people who like the white waistcoat look but do not know where to start with the styling, here are some awesome white mens waistcoat outfit ideas for you to check out. For a formal and standard style, it is recommended for you to style the white mens waistcoats with the dark colored garments. The dark combining garments balance out the style of the waistcoat making it work as a whole outfit.
For example, you can style the grey herringbone wool blazer with a white dress shirt, purple knit tie, white
double breasted waistcoat and then a pair of navy striped dress pants. To complement the sharp and refined silhouette of the outfit, you can add with it a pair of burgundy leather loafers. For a dapper and polished smart casual look, you can style the navy wool blazer with a blue chambray dress shirt, off white waistcoat mens and then a pair of khaki dress pants. To make the outfit truly shine, you can add with it a pair of black leather derby shoes.
For a smart casual look that gives out the country vibes, you can style the brown suede shirt jacket with a blue chambray long sleeve shirt, white casual waistcoat and a pair of olive embroidered chinos. To mix things up and create a bold statement, you can add with it a pair of light blue athletic shoes. For a classic and fashionable look, you can style the brown blazer with a light blue dress shirt, white
wool waistcoat and a pair of light grey chinos. To complement the look in the perfect sense, add with the outfit a pair of black leather brogues.
White waistcoats could be paired with light colored combining garments and these outfits can work for the summer and spring events. To get a refined and stylish look that could work for a semi formal summer event, style the grey striped blazer with a light blue chambray dress shirt, white pocket square, white pinstripe waistcoat and then a pair of white jeans. To round off the look while retaining the cool look of the outfit, you can add with it a pair of white canvas espadrilles.
For a classic and elegant outfit, style the light grey blazer with a light blue dress shirt, grey silk tie, white 4 piece dress tuxedo waistcoat and a pair of navy dress pants. To pull together the look in the perfect sense, you can add with it a pair of navy leather tassel loafers. If you love colors in your outfit, you can style the white long sleeve shirt with an off white
tweed waistcoat mens and a pair of mint chinos. Confused about finishing off the look with footwear? A pair of beige fringe leather loafers would be a perfect complement to this stylish outfit.
Blue and pink contrasts well with white and you can use this combination for the summer and spring events. For a seriously sharp look, you can style the pink striped blazer with a white dress shirt, white floral waistcoat and a pair of navy chinos. When in doubt you can complete the look with a pair of dark brown leather tassel loafers. For a fashionable and eye catching look, you can style the white blazer with a white dress shirt, white
leather waistcoat and a pair of beige chinos.