Justacorps
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A justacorps or justaucorps is a knee-length coat worn by men in the latter half of the 17th century and throughout the 18th century. It is of French origin, where it had developed from a cape-like ga
Luis Francisco de la Cerda (later Duke of Medinaceli) in a red justacorps with horizontal pockets and lavish decoration, c. 1684.
Display of various styles of achkan and angarkha worn by men, Delhi textile museum.
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Waistcoat
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A waistcoat or vest is a sleeveless upper-body garment. It is usually worn over a dress shirt and necktie and below a coat as a part of most men's formal wear. It is also sported as the third piece in
Justacorps
…garment called a casaque. It was introduced into England as a component of a three-piece ensemble, which also included breeches and a long vest or waistcoat. This ensemble served as the prototype for the modern-day three-piece suit. The justacorps itself evolved into the frock coat. The fabric selection and…
A traditional waistcoat, to be worn with a two-piece suit or separate jacket and trousers
Nineteenth century silk damask waistcoat
A young man wearing a modern waistcoat
Woman wearing a modern denim waistcoat.