waistcoat
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The composer Carl Friedrich Abel, a beloved friend of the artist, is shown in a shimmering gold waistcoat that reveals nothing of his financial troubles.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
He stands at 6ft2in, has a stocky build and grey hair and was last seen wearing a long black trench coat, grey trousers and waistcoat, blue shirt, brown shoes and a red and white tie.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025
A beige T-shirt and waistcoat ensemble looked red carpet-ready with its chicly pleated, arrow-thin assorted tie.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2024
About 12 feet tall, this creature will hold a pocket watch and have fur made of cream-colored Sedum foliage, a waistcoat of yellowy-green Sedum and a maroon jacket of Alternanthera leaves.
From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2024
It makes a further mess of his waistcoat and silk shirt as he carries it into the house.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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