About 350 years ago, the vest appeared as a uniform for civil servants. At that time, it had sleeves and worked as the bottom part of a casual suit. The men's vest was especially popular in Great Britain. According to etiquette, a real English dandy was simply obliged to have at least 5 vests in his set for different situations.
Opinions on the need for a vest in a man's wardrobe are currently diverging. Some believe that this piece of clothing is useless, has long since sunk into oblivion, and you should not turn to it in the process of creating a stylish look. Others are sure that if you correctly consider the question of how and with what to wear a men's vest, you can create a unique suit even from the simplest basic things, emphasizing the individuality of its owner.
In this article we will try to help you understand the variety of models and sizes of vests, as well as explain the basic rules for combining and wearing.
Models of men's vests
Modern people are accustomed to a huge number of optionsthings around us. A wide selection of models also applies to men's vests. Designers are developing more and more different looks, each of which has its own type of vest. There is no strict classification for this piece of clothing - a lot depends on the material, purpose, style and style. Speaking of materials, there are now much more of them than ever before: there are denim, leather, knitted, and even downy quilted men's vests.
Costume Models
Of course, first of all, you need to remember the classics - such vests are suitable for everyone and at all times. However, along with the classic models, there are also vests with lapels, wrap-around vests, double-breasted vests with round necks and many others.
Insulated models
Vests can be worn at any time of the year if you have several options in your wardrobe. For example, knitted vests are suitable for office work during the cold season. And quilted down models will not let you freeze even on the street.
Vest sizes: what is important to know when choosing?
In order for a vest to harmoniously complement your image, first of all it must fit you perfectly, strictly in size. It is very important to choose a vest that will emphasize your strengths and hide your flaws (by no means vice versa). For this reason, many people love men's leather vests. We will also tell you about a few simple but necessary rules.
Rule one: choose yoursize
Many are accustomed to wearing slightly baggy things that look very stylish when combined correctly. However, in the case of a vest, everything is exactly the opposite - it should sit clearly on your figure: fit snugly on your shoulders, have high armholes (to prevent a gathering shirt under it), do not pull the back. At the waist, the width of the vest can be adjusted with a special strap located at the back - this way you will look slimmer and more toned. In this case, men's leather vests can help you.
Rule Two: Sufficient Length
A well-tailored waistcoat should completely cover the trouser belt and also hide the shirt underneath. If you delve into the rules, the belt should in principle be replaced with suspenders, but now this is no longer necessary, various options are possible.
If you are a lover of vintage things, pay special attention to this rule - before the waist of the trousers was higher, which means that the vest may be short.
In addition to the above, there are also mandatory rules that are observed a priori, regardless of the size of the product:
- Tie clips are not worn with men's vests.
- The bottom button must always be undone.
What to wear with classic men's vests?
So, we finally figured out how to choose the right vest for you. Now is the time to decide: with what and how to wear it? There are also a variety of options here. The vest can act both as the main element of the image, and inas a harmoniously complementary detail.
Classic vest
Everyone knows that a classic suit can decorate any man. In this case, a men's vest with pockets can become an original accent in the image, if you put on a jacket on top - no difficulties should arise here - just choose the right size. However, you can buy a classic button-down vest with a silk back and do just fine without a jacket. Such an image will look profitable and interesting, besides, nothing will hamper your movements, because the main convenience of the jacket is the absence of sleeves.
More freedom
If you don't like the formal style, or just want to try something new, you might be interested in more free options for using classic men's vests. It all depends on the freedom of your imagination and the diversity of the wardrobe. For example, a men's denim vest. You can wear under the vest not only a classic shirt with a tie. A plain turtleneck and a shirt with short sleeves or a colorful pattern can add individuality to the image. The main thing here is not to overdo it with details and pay attention to small but concise accents.
With comfort at any time of the year
We also offer to consider options for images with vests made of non-classical materials. Here a wide field for free experiments opens up for you.
If you need to make a strong impression, show a free character or you do not want to merge with the gray crowd,most likely, leather or denim men's vests will suit you. With such an element of clothing, you definitely will not go unnoticed at any time of the year. In summer, you can wear a T-shirt under the vest. In spring or autumn, it is good to combine with a hoodie, jumper, sweatshirt, coarse sweater, etc. In winter, we recommend wearing a vest as an intermediate element of a layered suit.
For lovers of casual style, knitted and down vests are well suited. They will definitely not let you freeze in the demi-season, and with the right choice of color and style, they will emphasize your figure and personality. Do not be afraid of stereotypes about knitted vests - an even posture and an interesting knitting pattern will completely dispel any associations with professors from the past. As for down vests, their variety is now so great that a successful image here depends only on your preferences. There are more sporty puffy options, both suitable for the classics, and casual quilted models, and super-thin, but no less warm from special materials (these can be worn with a jacket and with casual clothes).
Conclusion
Summing up, it remains to be said, of course, they are not always met “by clothes”, but if you know how to choose an image that emphasizes your originality, it will only benefit you. We tried to tell you as much as possible about such an original piece of clothing as a men's vest. We hope our tips will help you find your signature and unique style.
