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* Part of Han Solo's classic outfit in ''Franchise/StarWars'', although his is far more utilitarian.

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* Part of Han Solo's classic outfit in ''Franchise/StarWars'', although his is far more utilitarian.utilitarian and always worn open.
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* [[IncrediblyLamePun Pop]] up in the ''Literature/VillageTales'' novels. The Duke, the Nawab, Rupert, and James acquired the habit through having been prefects at Eton and members of the Eton Society … i.e., "Pop." They have retained the habit into adult life (and, annoyingly, yet fit into them). Speaking of habits, Canon Paddick has thus far evaded having to wear one, but the Bishop, Dean, and Archdeacon shall have had no choice on State occasions, as Court dress requires a specific kit for bishops, deans, and archdeacons, one including a stylish clerical waistcoat.

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* [[IncrediblyLamePun [[{{Pun}} Pop]] up in the ''Literature/VillageTales'' novels. The Duke, the Nawab, Rupert, and James acquired the habit through having been prefects at Eton and members of the Eton Society … i.e., "Pop." They have retained the habit into adult life (and, annoyingly, yet fit into them). Speaking of habits, Canon Paddick has thus far evaded having to wear one, but the Bishop, Dean, and Archdeacon shall have had no choice on State occasions, as Court dress requires a specific kit for bishops, deans, and archdeacons, one including a stylish clerical waistcoat.
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* In the ''Franchise/{{Saw}}'' series, Doctor Gordon wears one on and off.
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* Kevin Ryan in ''Series/{{Castle}}'' has a collection of waistcoats. Not that anyone is complaining.

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* Kevin Ryan in ''Series/{{Castle}}'' ''Series/{{Castle|2009}}'' has a collection of waistcoats. Not that anyone is complaining.
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* In ''Manga/GunslingerGirl'', Triela teams one with a ConspicuousTrenchcoat.

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* In ''Manga/GunslingerGirl'', ''Manga/GunslingerGirl''. Triela teams one tends to dress in a formal masculine style, including a waistcoat and tie that she often pairs with a ConspicuousTrenchcoat.BadassLongcoat. She even wears the waistcoat and tie while dressed in assault gear for the FinalBattle.
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* ''VideoGame/SleepingDogs'': [[BigBad Big Smile Lee]] wears one, as do some of his henchmen.

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* ''VideoGame/SleepingDogs'': ''VideoGame/SleepingDogs2012'': [[BigBad Big Smile Lee]] wears one, as do some of his henchmen.
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** Luis wore a leather one in the original ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil4'', whereas Wesker wears one in ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil4Remake''. Luis's outfit is changed in the latter, but the original waistcoat has become available as a bonus costume.
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** Fred and George Weasley often dons three-piece suits after starting their shop. At Bill and Fleur's wedding, the twins complement each other by wearing a yellow and purple waistcoat, respectively.

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** Fred and George Weasley often dons don three-piece suits after starting their shop. At Bill and Fleur's wedding, the twins complement each other by wearing a yellow and purple waistcoat, respectively.
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* In ''VideoGame/RedDeadRedemption2'' Dutch Van der Linde is almost never seen without an ornate black and red vest.
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* Franchise/{{Batman}}:
** When not seen in his Batsuit, Bruce Wayne often dons fancy three-piece suits as befitting a businessman.
** Alfred Pennyworth’s dapper butler outfit tend to include a waistcoat.
** ComicBook/TheJoker’s trademark suit is always completed by a vividly coloured one, usually in [[SecondaryColorNemesis orange, green or purple]].
** ComicBook/ThePenguin as well. Though the exact style varies, his old-fashioned suits are never seen without a waistcoat.
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A relative of BadassLongcoat and BadassInANiceSuit. If it also protects you from gunfire, it is a BulletproofVest, and the two tropes may overlap.

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A relative of BadassLongcoat and BadassInANiceSuit. If it has Kevlar lining and also protects you from gunfire, it is a BulletproofVest, and the two tropes may overlap.

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The waistcoat is an article of clothing that has been around since the Restoration in England. In the United States, it is called a vest (in UK English, a vest is the equivalent of the American tanktop). A waistcoat provides extra warmth, an extra layer, and extra pockets (for that most important of gentlemanly accessories, the gold pocket watch).

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The waistcoat is an article of clothing that has been around since the Restoration in England. In the United States, it is called a vest (in UK English, a vest is the equivalent of the American tanktop). A waistcoat provides extra warmth, an extra layer, and extra pockets (for that most important of gentlemanly accessories, the gold pocket watch).
watch on a chain).


A stylish formal waistcoat is different from informal vests such as a BadassBiker or Metalhead in a leather or denim vest, a fishing vest for tackle; a hunter's vest; a GranolaGirl fringed vest in TheSixties hippie style; or the puffy down-filled vest worn by snowboarders.
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-->-- '''Creator/CharlesDickens'''

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-->-- '''Creator/CharlesDickens'''
'''Creator/CharlesDickens''', ''Literature/OliverTwist''
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* ''WesternAnimatopn/{{Archer}}'': Ray has a white waistcoat he puts on when acting as MissionControl which he calls his 'crisis vest'.

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* ''WesternAnimatopn/{{Archer}}'': ''WesternAnimation/{{Archer}}'': Ray has a white waistcoat he puts on when acting as MissionControl which he calls his 'crisis vest'.
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* ''WesternAnimatopn/{{Archer}}'': Ray has a white waistcoat he puts on when acting as MissionControl which he calls his 'crisis vest'.
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* In ''Manga/GunslingerGirl'' Triela teams one with a ConspicuousTrenchcoat.
* Jiro in "Manga/MyHeroAcademia" is the only student in her class that wears a waistcoat as part of her school unifom. Everyone else wears jackets.

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* In ''Manga/GunslingerGirl'' ''Manga/GunslingerGirl'', Triela teams one with a ConspicuousTrenchcoat.
* Jiro in "Manga/MyHeroAcademia" ''Manga/MyHeroAcademia'' is the only student in her class that who wears a waistcoat as part of her school unifom.uniform. Everyone else wears jackets.

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