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    Might I suggest-- if there is enough fabric-- to have two waistcoats made? One five button for day wear, and another, three button, for evening wear.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown View Post
    Might I suggest-- if there is enough fabric-- to have two waistcoats made? One five button for day wear, and another, three button, for evening wear.


    If there isn't enough fabric, get a jabot and you could probably still wear the five button waistcoat for evening wear.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ted crocker View Post
    if there isn't enough fabric, get a jabot and you could probably still wear the five button waistcoat for evening wear.
    absolutely!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown View Post
    Might I suggest-- if there is enough fabric-- to have two waistcoats made? One five button for day wear, and another, three button, for evening wear.
    Great advice & something I myself will keep in mind for future use.
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