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Our model Anshu wears size S. She's 175cm tall, 69cm waist, 94cm hips and 87cm bust.
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Day Waistcoat

Day Waistcoat
€98,30
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Tailored sleeveless waistcoat featuring a V-neckline and a straight hem. It includes two functional front welt pockets and a three-button front closure with macramé-covered buttons. The inside is fully lined with a contrast fabric.

This is a limited edition piece.
You will own 1 out of only 1 pieces made from this fabric.

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Size

IW00408-ECM-00S-000-0006-R2S

This piece earns you 392 Impact Points calculated by the number of meters of fabric saved from landfill and the hours of fair wages you helped pay

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Description

Overview

Step into a new day with our Day Waistcoat – Blue Tropical, a tailored sleeveless piece that brings together timeless style and mindful design. Each waistcoat is crafted from repurposed sari fabric, making every garment truly unique in colour, texture, and pattern. Designed for versatility and comfort, this waistcoat features a V-neckline, straight hem, and is fully lined with a contrast fabric for a polished finish.

Key Features

  • Tailored sleeveless waistcoat with a V-neckline and straight hem
  • Two functional front welt pockets
  • Three-button front closure with macramé-covered buttons
  • Fully lined interior in contrast fabric
  • Repurposed sari fabric – each piece is one-of-a-kind
  • Limited edition, produced in small quantities

Material

Each Day Waistcoat is made from pre-loved sari fabric. The exact fabric composition is unknown due to the nature of repurposed materials. Fully lined in contrast fabric.

Origin Story

This waistcoat is crafted by women artisans in Mumbai using circular production methods. By transforming waste sari fabric into new garments, we help reduce textile waste and give new life to beautiful materials that would otherwise go to landfill.

Artisan

Handmade by local female artisans in Mumbai, each waistcoat celebrates the skill and creativity of our makers. Every piece is a testament to their craftsmanship and dedication.

Sustainability Impact

By choosing this waistcoat, you're supporting a circular fashion system that values people and the planet. Repurposing sari fabric helps reduce textile waste and supports ethical, mindful manufacturing in small batches.

Unique Features

No two Day Waistcoats are ever the same. Each garment is crafted from a different sari, resulting in a unique combination of colour, texture, and pattern.

Care Instructions

  • Hand wash recommended
  • Line dry
  • Cool iron
  • Machine wash or dry clean possible if there are no delicate embellishments

FAQs
  • What makes the blue tropical waistcoat women’s style ideal for versatile wear? This sleeveless tailored waistcoat features a V-neckline, straight hem, and three-button front closure, making it a polished and adaptable piece for various occasions.
  • How does the repurposed sari fabric waistcoat benefit ethical fashion shoppers? Each waistcoat is crafted from pre-loved sari fabric by women artisans in Mumbai, supporting circular production that reduces textile waste and promotes mindful, small-batch manufacturing.
  • Is the waistcoat with front pockets suitable for practical daily use? Yes, the Day Waistcoat includes two functional front welt pockets, combining style with convenient storage.
  • What makes this waistcoat a unique limited edition piece? Each garment is made from a different repurposed sari, ensuring no two waistcoats share the same colour, texture, or pattern, and production is limited to small quantities.

How I am sustainable

I'm not made from virgin fabrics and dyes, so my carbon footprint, pollution and water usage is way lower than other products. Instead, I'm made with circular production methods, from waste fabric which already existed. I turned into an I was a Sari instead of becoming landfill. Now I'm looking forward to my second life, maybe with you.

How to care for me

I was collected from Mumbai markets rather than being newly made, so my exact fabric composition is unknown. Care for me sustainably with hand wash, line drying and cool iron. I can also be machine washed and dry cleaned if I don't come with embroidery or embellishments that might be affected.

How I fit

I'm made from light and silky flowing fabric. There is usually only one of me, in my specific print and In case of garments I come in limited sizes only. Please search by size to find the best fit for you. See our size guide.

About my shipping & returns

I will be shipped to you within 24–48 hours of you placing the order. I will be delivered by DHL or FedEx, which typically takes 4–5 business days.

If you choose Eco Shipping, I will be shipped via Aramex and delivered in approximately 10–12 business days, using a slower, lower-impact shipping method.

You may be levied taxes/customs duty at the time of delivery in certain countries. We collect VAT at checkout for EU orders < €150. To know more click here

Since I am made with care by artisans, rather than coming from a factory, I cannot be returned on a whim. However, if I am damaged in any way, please email us at shop@iwasasari.com and the team will help you.

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