An ornamental garment worn under a doublet. / (chiefly Britain) A sleeveless, collarless garment worn over a shirt and under a suit jacket.

plural of waistcoat

Wearing a waistcoat

plural of waistcoateer

(obsolete) One wearing a waistcoat; especially, a woman wearing one uncovered, or thought fit for such a habit; hence, a loose woman; strumpet.

plural of waistcoating

A fabric designed for waistcoats, often with a multicoloured pattern of different yarns.

plural of shawl waistcoat

A vest or waistcoat with a large garish pattern like that of a shawl.

Without a waistcoat.