waistcoat
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Piping on the waistcoat is “a kick” to stand out against judges in black.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
His red coat with black trim, red waistcoat with hand-stitched buttonholes and gold regimental buttons, and white breeches “represent the only complete uniform of the Revolutionary war.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025
In a reimagining of the 1973 track's original video, Delevingne dons oversized glasses and a colourful waistcoat – striking an uncanny resemblance to the music legend.
From BBC • Dec. 18, 2024
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
Soon Sophie was back in the waistcoat pocket and the BFG was racing home as fast as he could go.
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
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