Oh, the versatility of a close-fitting waistcoat when your wardrobe sways towards ‘gentlewoman-style’. The Miller Waistcoat from Merchant & Mills is easy to make and such a versatile wardrobe edition.

If you’re looking for a casual, boxy, utilitarian jacket with some interesting details, then the Ottoline from Merchant & Mills could be a good choice. In spite of a few reservations regarding its construction, here are my thoughts on what makes it such a stylish, versatile option.