How should a vest fit in the back?

A suit vest should be slim cut and tapered slightly at the waist. This creates a very tailored look, which is what you want from your vest. If it just hangs in a straight line with your torso, you’ll look baggy and unkempt. The shoulders should be snug and lie flat against your body.

How do you keep a suit vest from riding up?

Tuck in a well-fitting button-up shirt underneath your vest. Make sure to tuck it in as tightly and smoothly as possible. This helps the vest lay nicely and prevents your shirt from ballooning out between the vest and your pants.

Can you change the back of a waistcoat?

Back Panel: we can also replace the back panel of lining on your waistcoat. At your first appointment you will be offered to choose your new lining from a wide selection of luxury linings, or perhaps you would prefer us to help you find the perfect match for your waistcoat coat.

Are vests supposed to be tight?

A properly fitted waistcoat should be snug in the body but not so tight that the buttons pull. It should also be long enough to hit about an inch below the trouser waistband, showing no dress shirt between the two garments.

Do you tuck in a suit vest?

Remember, a vest is meant to be snug, not tight. Once you are comfortable, button all of the buttons, except for the bottom one, which is traditionally left undone. Last but not least, put on your tuxedo jacket.

Should vests be tight?

Do you unbutton a vest when you sit down?

Suit Buttoning Rules With a Vest When you’re seated, definitely unbutton. Sitting with your jacket buttoned puts unnecessary stress on the button closure which in turn can lead to potential garment disasters.

Can suit vest be altered?

Unlike a suit jacket or pants, there isn’t a whole lot that can be done in terms of alterations to a waistcoat (otherwise known as a vest). A vest construction is very straight-forward, and the main areas that relate to fit are the girth and length.

Can a vest be lengthened?

Lengthen/Shorten. Just like tailoring a suit jacket, a waistcoat cannot be made longer. There is also a very slim margin for how much it can be shortened before it starts to mess with the garment’s balance. If it’s a minor alteration – i.e. less than half an inch – go for it.