The waistcoat is one of the most versatile pieces in a gentleman’s wardrobe. Worn as part of a three-piece suit it signals formality and intention; worn with trousers and a shirt it offers structure without stiffness; paired with tweed it anchors a country outfit with effortless authority. At F. Hazell Smith, men’s waistcoats have been part of our stock for as long as the shop has stood on Regent Street.
We carry men’s waistcoats in a range of cloths, cuts and occasions — from the formal single-breasted waistcoat that completes a wedding suit to the robust tweed waistcoat that belongs on a grouse moor or at a country race meeting.
We are frequently visited by men preparing for weddings — both grooms and groomsmen — who want a waistcoat that works with their existing suit or a new combination put together in store. We can guide the full outfit: suit, shirt, waistcoat, tie or cravat, pocket square, and shoes. Many of our wedding customers tell us, afterwards, that having someone with genuine knowledge to advise them made the process considerably more straightforward.
Men’s waistcoats are available to try and buy at 73–75 Regent Street, Royal Leamington Spa. Open Monday to Saturday, 9.00am – 5.00pm.