waistcoat
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Reynolds shows a flamboyant cavalryman, leaning on his sword, his red coat unbuttoned to show his cream waistcoat and breeches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
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
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
Cardan is dressed in breeches, a waistcoat, and another coat over that, fitted in his shoulders, tapered in sharply at the waist and falling to his midthigh.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
"Back in 1998, we had this outfit with tartan trews, a pinky lilac shirt, and these tartan waistcoats, which we were so proud of," Kennedy remembers.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2025
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
Men of business wore waistcoats trimmed with silver galloon.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson
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