It’s the trend no one could have seen coming. At a time when more of us are working from home than ever, and even the most corporate dressers among us are ditching high heels in favour of flats, the latest fashion hero is none other than…
the waistcoat.
Somehow, the waistcoat makes a strange kind of sense. Not only is it a natural progression from the slouchy tailoring that’s dominated runways and social media feeds for what feels like aeons, but it’s versatile, too.
“Think of it as a cool-girl upgrade to the white singlet. Or a downgraded, deconstructed blazer. Forget day-to-night dressing, this is the ultimate in office-to-off-duty style.”
– Lucy Wood, stylist
Need more proof? Take a peek at the latest street style shots from… well, any fashion week you like; from Paris to New York, Sydney to London, waistcoats were everywhere.
This summer there are essentially two types of waistcoats: a shorter, slightly boxy cut and a more timeless, long-line silhouette. Pair summery fabrics like cotton or linen in neutral colours with modern, seasonal accessories like strappy sandals.
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