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
Piping on the waistcoat is “a kick” to stand out against judges in black.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026
Wearing a blue waistcoat and a small bag, he waved to supporters in the public gallery during the brief hearing.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 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
Reverend Gershom Bulkeley laid down his linen napkin, pushed back his heavy chair from the table, and expanded his straining waistcoat in a satisfied sigh.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
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
But some have worn waistcoats with the symbol of Black History Month underneath.
From New York Times ● Jul. 6, 2023
At Fendi, designer Kim Jones added pleated skirt aprons and trains to tailored trouser suits as well as shoulder-baring sleeves to waistcoats.
From Reuters ● Feb. 22, 2023
In unison, the actors’ transformations occur as they step smartly into buckled shoes and slip from modern dress into the waistcoats designed by Emilio Sosa.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 15, 2022
She is depressed by the pair of teenaged Bangladeshi busboys who wear tapestry waistcoats and black trousers, serving them warm bread with silver tongs.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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