waistcoat
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He beamed with pride as the Queen pinned his medal to his waistcoat as the children sat down for tea, and even raised a toast to her – with a glass of water.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
Piping on the waistcoat is “a kick” to stand out against judges in black.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026
In the interim, however, this technology comes to us wrapped in some unprepossessing, temporized designs, like this fat-bellied seal in a plastic waistcoat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 24, 2025
A beige T-shirt and waistcoat ensemble looked red carpet-ready with its chicly pleated, arrow-thin assorted tie.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 20, 2024
Now he opens his own trunk and selects a white cotton shirt and flannel waistcoat.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
Intricately embroidered custom waistcoats signify wealth, highlighting Stanton’s mood and allegiance through shades of blue: “There is a bit of a peacock aspect just in being very proud of what he and Lincoln have accomplished.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2024
"They were wearing helmets and bullet-proof waistcoats marked 'press'."
From Reuters ● Oct. 29, 2023
But some have worn waistcoats with the symbol of Black History Month underneath.
From New York Times ● Jul. 6, 2023
All remains are thought to be pre-19th Century and some sites have remains of clothing such as waistcoats and bone and pewter buttons.
From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2022
Most gang members in the Barrel loved flash: gaudy waistcoats, watch fobs studded with false gems, trousers in every print and pattern imaginable.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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