Discover how feminine a classic men's garment can look!
Do you know the famous photo of Marlene Dietrich in a men's suit and waistcoat? In the 1920s fashion-conscious women like Coco Chanel discovered that classic men's fashion items can be comfortable and stylish. Women's waistcoats made a feminist statement in 1920s fashion, and they are still a great choice for any occasion today.
Vintage style women's waistcoats – one garment, endless styling opportunities
Traditionally, women's waistcoats are worn with a high-necked vintage style blouse and wide leg trousers, inspired by classic menswear. Styled like that a waistcoat can be both boyish and chic, just like "Peaky Blinders" and "Babylon Berlin". But there are so many more ways to style your vintage style women's waistcoat. For a modern casual look, wear your waistcoat with a simple T-shirt, jeans and trainers. Be the star at an evening event using your women's waistcoat as a sexy top, worn with a pencil skirt. By adding an A-line skirt and an Edwardian-inspired vintage style blouse, you can transform yourself into a Gibson Girl or a steampunk lady. As you see, there are so many ways to style your new vintage waistcoat in your favourite look and preferred vintage era.
Why not just wear a men's waistcoat?
In the 1920s and 1940s, women helped themselves to their husbands' wardrobes and altered their waistcoats as they needed. Fortunately, you don't have to do that. Our waistcoats for women are specially tailored for feminine curves, that's why they also fit larger bust sizes. Our customers appreciate the fact that women's waistcoats at Peggy Sue Vintage are made from high-quality materials. Whether you're looking for waistcoats made of wool or viscose, with herringbone or pinstripes, plain colours, tweed patterns or checks – here you'll find high-quality women's vintage style waistcoats by well-known retro brands such as Banned, Emmy and Glamour Bunny.
Just browse through our large selection of waistcoats for women in our retro fashion online shop. We are happy to advise you on size and fit, by email, phone and, of course, in our shop in Frankfurt.
