Marcella Shawl Collar Evening Waistcoat (WC233)
Description
About a year ago we received an enquiry about creating a new shawl collared waistcoat based off of an original. We took this opportunity to expand our range of evening wear further.
The shawl collar was favoured much more traditionally up until around the early 20th century when people started to try out new styles such as pointed/no lapels. By the mid-late C20th, although shawl collars were still preferred, a lot of evening waistcoats had a pointed lapel and we saw the introduction of the backless design. Today it is rare to find an evening waistcoat with a shawl collar, so we have made the efforts to bring back the traditional shawl collar evening waistcoat whilst also keeping the more modern backless design.
Perfect for white tie occasions.
There is no back to these waistcoats, the fronts are held in place by adjustable elastic straps at the back.
The fronts are fastened with 3 working buttons which are supplied. We have now moved to using specially made mother of pearl buttons which have distinctive faux hole engravings. These are also much stronger and do not break off with use.
Care Information
100% Cotton Marcella. Machine washable at 30 degrees. Please remove buttons before washing
Size Guide
Measure around your chest and order true to size.
These waistcoats are slightly adjustable at the waist and neck for body lengths.