- A vest must cover the waistband. No belt buckle should show. This adds girth (the appearance of weight) and directs the eye straight to the waist.
- The bottom button is meant to be left undone.
- If there's an X across the middle when buttoned, the vest is too tight.
- Yes, you can wear a vest with t-shirt. Leave it unbuttoned and wear it a size or two larger.
- Add some flair to the plain short sleeve button up with a vest and skinny tie.
- Avoid the white and black combo.
What is wrong with this vest?
Vest is too small. His waist band and belt buckle are showing. Notice how it adds bulk to his waist.
- Too tight. Note the X across the middle.
- Bottom button done up.
- Pants are too tight. Note the pulling across the crotch.
- The shirt is too big. Note the puffy sleeves near the shoulders. Either short or long sleeve please.
- He looks like a waiter.