A lot of men complain that the three-piece suit is a little too much, even for formal occasions. It reflects formality and gives a more traditional look. But now the suit vest has been given a refreshing new makeover.
Celebrities are shunning the jacket and sporting the vest alone. This style has caught the fancy of Hollywood’s Johnny Depp in “Sweeney Todd,” Brad Pitt in “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford”, Daniel Day-Lewis in “There Will Be Blood,” and George Clooney in this spring’s “Leatherheads”.
All of these celebrities have sported vests in a casual way to express their characters. The vest symbolizes the working-class roots and trendy urbanites. The suit vest has been embraced as a cool fashion statement, rather than being snooty or being the exclusive choice of the bourgeois.The typical bank-style checks and pinstripes now give way to peppy colors, suede and contemporary patterns. You can dress it up by pairing it with a tie or dress it down by wearing it over a regular tee. Of course, you can still sport them in the typical pocket-watch holder style with elegance.
Here are three cool and fashionable ways to sport the suit vest-
- Wear it with a white shirt, funky tie and Fedora hat for clubbing or partying
- Go classy by wearing the vest with your trousers and formal tie. Chuck the jacket and roll up your shirt sleeves
- Go simply casual by wearing the vest with a contrasting t-shirt. Opt for peppy colors like red or orange to create a unique style statement