Thank you very kindly for the review of my waistcoats. Indeed, I have endeavored to make them affordable, anticipating that a gentleman would wish to collect many—thus enabling a gallery of choices to suit his mood, or his purpose.

The construction of the waistcoat backs has become something of a trademark for me. Many tailors would offer you a simplistic continuation of the front fabric. Instead, I have chosen to lavish a bit more time and historical styling on the subject by recreating a linen back with adjustable demi-belt.

The breathable linen back is a feature much appreciated by the gentleman who must tirelessly entertain a bevy of beauties at the Ball! And should a duel or fisticuffs be necessary to lay down punishment on a churlish cad, the adjustment belt allows the fit to be slackened a tad for greater freedom of movement. And frankly, who hasn’t occasionally indulged on too hearty a portion of Chateaubriand and needed some “forgiveness” from his waistcoat—WITHOUT unbuttoning it?

I hope this missive has done something to explain the mission behind my madness. As always—Cheers!

Your Humble Tailor
Nix Sands
XCENTRICITY: From Rakish to Reckless!

Once again, an excellent review of an excellent product line - your review of ~silentsparrow~ was very nearly a prose poem.

I would like to point out, though, that Herr Sands’s waistcoats are not unfinished - note the careful detailling of the stresses of the fabric and the buckle - but are of linen or silk (depending on the style) and are quite accurate in period styling. It provides a grace note of contrast with the elaborate brocades of the front of the garment.

He graced me this evening with a few previews of finished items he has not yet distributed to his shops, and I think you’ll be pleased on revisiting Xcentricity when those new items become available.

Yrs.,

Klaus Wulfenbach, Baron
Consulate of Europa Wulfenbach