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waistcoat

noun as in petticoat

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Asked why he wore an old-fashioned waistcoat and a fedora to the museum, Pedro said he began dressing this way recently, inspired by 20th-century statesmen and fictional detectives.

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The "Amelia" glasses include a camera and built-in display, and pairs with a waistcoat with a button drivers can press to take photos of deliveries.

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It's the show that has become synonymous with flat caps, waistcoats and tweed suits, but 12 years on since Peaky Blinders first aired its influence continues to run through the West Midlands.

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However, one independent fashion house in Croydon has become the home of West End and on-screen fashion, from the waistcoats and dresses in Hamilton to the costumes for Wicked's Shiz dancers.

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The 42-year-old sat in the dock of the court in a navy waistcoat and tie and confirmed his name.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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