If its thriving presence among the street style set is anything to go by, the waistcoat spells fresh, off-duty elegance. We’ve seen it slowly creeping into womenswear wardrobes, and has now ...

Similarly, Dakota Fanning, Kendall Jenner and Taylor Swift have all been photographed out and about wearing waistcoats with tailored trousers as of late. While they come in very different styles ...

The knitted vest has been a key item for winter – now the knitted waistcoat has been added to the cosy mix. The knitted vest has become a staple item this season. Now, thanks to Dior and Prada ...

However, in recent years, fashion designers have reimagined the waistcoat, blending it into contemporary and casual styles, making it the perfect accessory to spruce up your winter wardrobe.

While if you seek a more off-kilter style, The Frankie Shop has a jaunty asymmetric one - in a pretty soft beige and khaki. One last note: a waistcoat may strike horror into those who are against ...