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Brian Sacawa is the Founder of He Spoke Style and one of the original men’s style influencers.
More This site contains affiliate links from which we may earn a commission.If you’ve been a longtime HSS reader, you’ve heard me say many times that the waistcoat/trousers pairing from a three-piece suit is my favorite underrated – and underutilized – combination.
Adding to our summer and fall styling ideas for this combo, here’s one for winter in a beautiful brown wool houndstooth fabric.
Duffle coat c/o Tommy Hilfiger, QG Custom waistcoat and pants, Turtleneck c/o Ted Baker, Tateossian and Cantini MC Firenze bracelets, Boots c/o Tawny Goods | PHOTOGRAPHY | by Rob McIver Photo
As you know, I’ve been all about the turtleneck this winter. On it’s own, under a shirt, and now under a waistcoat. I like it because it’s sophisticated, yet casual. A tie is always a more formal option and with the waistcoat/trousers combo it has the potential to come off as costumey in some situations.
Don’t forget that just like your suit jacket, blazer, or sport coat, your waistcoat pockets are functional as well. Carefully remove the stitching and use them for your wallet, phone, keys, or business cards.
Several of you have asked about why this waistcoat has four buttons as opposed to five (or more). The reason has to do with the addition of lapels on the waistcoat. The particular made to measure program I went through for this suit – same as my blue suit – goes to a four-button waistcoat with the addition of lapels.
I don’t have any waistcoats with lapels and I wanted to add them to this piece because of both the fabric and pattern. I thought it would be a good way to add a nice sartorial touch when wearing it like this or in a more casual setting with jeans.
Thanks for reading.
Stylishly Yours,
Brian Sacawa
He Spoke Style
Brian Sacawa
Brian Sacawa is the Founder of He Spoke Style and one of the original men’s style influencers. Since 2013, his goal has remained the same: to provide men the advice and inspiration they need to dress well, develop their personal style, and gain more confidence. Brian’s interest and passion for men’s style and luxury watches has led to his writing for The Robb Report, The Rake, and Sotheby’s and he has been quoted on menswear in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Today.com, Brides Magazine, and the Huffington Post. He lives in the woods north of Baltimore with his wife, Robin, kitties Nick and Nora, and German Shepherd/Collie mix Charlie.
