VESTS, WAISTCOATS, WESKITS
While in actuality, the under doublet, the sleeveless doublet, and the jacquard are vests, they are covered under "Coats". Therefore, we begin here with the waistcoats of 1660’s. All waistcoats feature working pockets!!!
V#14 1600 - 1700 full skirts, cut like a sleeveless coat, knee length, buttons from neck to hem.
Measurements: N, C, W, F, Fb, B, Bc, Bd, Fc, Q, R
Of brocade $105
Of thin brocade $90
Of wool or linen $85
Of cotton $65
For brass buttons, add $65
V#1 1700 - 1720 still full skirted, but cut tighter, a bit shorter than the coat.
Measurements: N, C, W, F, Fb, B, Bc, Bd, Fc, Q, R
Of brocade $100
Of thin brocade $85
Of wool or linen $80
Of cotton $65
V#2 1720 - 1740 , the vest is beginning to noticeably shorten and the garment is becoming a vest.
Measurements: N, C, W, F, Fb, B, Bc, Bd, Fc, Q, R
Of brocade $90
Of thin brocade $85
Of wool or linen $65
Of cotton $55
V#3 1730 - 1760 - vest was occasionally worn alone. Had its own sleeves. Some fancy, most were plain.
Measurements: N, C, W, F, Fb, B, Bc, Bd, Fc, Q, R, S
Of brocade $100
Of thin brocade $85
Of wool or linen $80
Of cotton $65
V#4 1730 - 1780 False back weskit. Your rich material in front, your cheaper living material, or like, in the back, adjusted by belt or lacing. State colors, cloth and adjustment style.
Measurements: N, C, W, F, Fb, B, Bc, Bd, Fc, Q, R
Of wool $65
V#5 1770 - 1790 - The shortest of the waistcoats; the last before they became true vests. The last button should cover the top button of your britches. State color.
Measurements: N, C, W, F, B, Q, R , S
Of broadcloth and silk $65
Of wool and linen $55
V#15 1770 - 1780 British Military Issue - the front was constructed in England. The sizing was done in the back at the sight of distribution to the unit. State color and cloth.
Measurements: N, C, W, F, B, Q, R
Of wool and linen $50
For brass buttons, add $35
For covered buttons, add $40
V#20 1790 - 1830 Civilian Dress Vest of silk or brocade. State which.
Measurements: N, C, W, F, B, Q, R
Of silk or brocade $65
Of wool $60
V#6 1785 - 1840 Double breasted vest. State color and cloth.
Measurements: N, C, W, F, B, Q, R
Of wool and linen $65
Of cotton $55
For covered, add $35
For brass buttons, add $40
V#7 1820 - 1900 shawl collar vest; a common civilian pattern.
Measurements: N, C, W, F, B, Q, R
Of our wool/silks, double breasted $85
Of our wool/silks, single breasted $65
Of our cottons, double breasted $60
Of our cottons, single breasted $55
V#9 1850 - 1900’s vest. with lapels
Measurements: N, C, W, F, B, Q, R
Of wool or silk $65
Of cotton $55
V#10 1860 - 1865 U. S./C. S. Officer’s Nine (9) button vest, in wool - gray, white, sky blue, or navy blue. State color.
Measurements: N, C, W, F, B, Q, R
Of wool $65
V#13 1700 - 1745 Highlander’s weskit.
Measurements: N, C, W, F, B, Q, R
Of our tartan, on the diagonal $150
Of our tartan, on the straight $125
