Quote Originally Posted by Liam View Post
I think the vest/waist coat without a jacket is a pipe band thing, possibly for reduced cost. Perhaps OCR and others associated with the band world can comment.
The pipe band world is probably where it's seen most often. And short sleeve shirts with the waistcoat and tie. ?!? I don't know why. My thinking is, if it's hot enough to wear short sleeves, then it's hot enough to remove the tie & waistcoat, but that's just me.

Maybe one of the upper grade bands did it one day when the temps jumped unexpectedly and they ditched their jackets prior to entering the competition circle.