1.   Another ensemble might include a blue and silver brocade vest and black satin bow tie.

2.   For the bridegroom, there are dressy brocade vests and stately frock coats from companies such as Arizona-based Wah-Maker or Wyoming-based Cattle Kate.

3.   The groom wore a long, black velvet coat and a gold brocade vest.

4.   Year-round crepe can be worn for day as well as evening with soft blouses, brocade vests, gabardine jackets or cashmere sweaters.

5.   Dyed lynx fur added dash to a pea-green slim trouser suit, mink trimmed a brocade vest worn with straight but dressy pants.

6.   There were ethnic details like multi bangles on wrists for floppy jersey silks or the occasional slip look, edged in black lace with a handsome brocade vest.