Originally Posted by
T8191
I still have a psychedelic pseudo-velvet waistcoat [US = vest] made for me by a tailor in Singapore in 66. The OH won't let me wear it any more, although in reality I doubt I could button it up these days [or day's]

Mmm, right. I'll see your psychedelic pseudo-velvet waistcoat and raise you a pair of yellow and blue leather deck shoes with white laces.