Weskit is a British waistcoat maker.
Our waistcoats are individually cut and impeccably made.
We offer two distinct cuts, each with a choice of collars and pocket styles, in a wide array of finely woven British textiles.
We make to order and will cut your waistcoat to your preferred length and width, in your chosen cloth and with the lining and buttons of your choice.
We make in Britain, offer repairs and alterations on our waistcoats and will replace linings when they go.
We aim to ship within three weeks of receiving orders.
– | cut | –
We offer our waistcoats in two cuts, the Classic Fit, a boxier form and the Tailored Fit – a more shaped alternative.
Classic Cut Waistcoat or Gilet
Classic Cut Waistcoat or Gilet
Classic Cut Waistcoat or Gilet
Classic Cut Waistcoat or Gilet
– | classic | –
The Classic Fit is well-suited to the more rounded gentleman who will find its cut comfortably accommodating. It is also suited to wearing on top of a jumper.
The Classic Fit can be widened at the waist.
– | tailored | –
The Tailored Fit is suited to those of a more streamlined build. Those likely to only wear shirts beneath their waistcoats may also prefer to plump for the Tailored Fit.
The Tailored Fit can be nipped in at the waist.
– | cloth | –
All our cloth is sourced with care in the United Kingdom. Our wools and linens are woven on Lewis, in Roxburghshire, Yorkshire, Somerset, Northern Ireland and beyond.
For lighter alternatives we also offer a few weights of Irish Linen, as well as some Silk Matka – the latter being carefully sourced and cut here, but sadly not woven here.
harris tweed
aw hainsworth
fox brothers
silk matka
lovat mill
irish linen
collars
We offer five different collars – a Cut-Away collar, a Mandarin collar, a low Nehru, a classic Nehru and a T-shirt collar.
We generally use a mid-weight canvas stiffener on our collars, but can either exclude it if you prefer things a little softer, or use a firmer one if you are a stickler for structure.
linings
Our waistcoats can be made up in the lining of your choice. Sturdy cotton ticking for those that like the look and structure of this unbeatable cloth, and coloured Viscose for those who prefer a smooth glide.
For those that like the finer things, we are able to lean on our obliging parent, EdNerat, and offer the full range of their silk linings.
buttons
Our buttons are made in Britain.We offer buttons in different sizes, materials and colours and will add to our selection if we don't see a perfect companion for a particular cloth.
We suggest one or two alternatives to go with each fabric – but you are of course free to choose your own from our house offering.
sizing
Our cuts are offered in sizes 36" to 54", inclusive.
In developing our sizes, we haven't taken short-cuts. We have taken care to maintain proportion, adjusting everything necessary– the button spacing, vent length and pocket sizes (alongside the obvious width, length, armhole and collar measurements).
details
Attention to detail is everywhere.
We take care to ensure patterns are meticulously matched. Buttonholes, pockets and collars are expertly executed.
Our internal facings are designed to avoid any unsightly lining slippage and ensure our waistcoats retain both their lightness and their structure.
labels
Our labels are made to order in London. Embroidered on to the softest silk grosgrain ribbon – they will caress, not scrape, the delicate skin at the back of your neck.
Our care and tailors' labels are discretely situated in the inside pockets. They are woven for us in Pembrokeshire on the softest cotton.
