While three-piece suits or snooker players might come to mind when considering waistcoats, the style set has subscribed to the suiting staple as the top this summer. The only thing to remember with the 2024 iteration is that there are no hard and fast rules. We've seen them everywhere, from the to the catwalk, and a fair few famous faces have adopted the look.
Take Uma Thurman's chic three-piece camel-toned set or smarter grey sleeveless style. Of course, you can stick to the traditional route of a structured fit or keep them breezy for chic, warm-weather dressing and opt for the looser, linen variety. Personally, I am obsessed with my black .
This style ditches the buttons in favour of a double bow closure, making the piece more summer-ready. There's also a matching linen skirt, which I have big plans for. Think , woven bags, and when a park date turns to dinner plans, a trusty swipe of .
If you opt for the ‘full monty’, ditch the shirt and embrace the waistcoat as a top. Also, note that a waistcoat and skirt work well; see , who played ball in a 1994 Vivienne Westwood button-up style whilst on the press tour. In Cannes, off-duty stars and models opt for said breezier iterations and cosign linen and cotton.
Caro Daur's baby blue look is the perfect summer holiday inspiration, while model Romee Strijd's all-black suit and waistcoat would work well for warm-weather drinks in the city. As the new wave continues, there are some great options here, too–though a denim vest i.
