Figure 1.--This boy wears a blue stripped vest and matching bowtie. It would be an appropriate outfit for his recital during the summer.

By the early 20th century, suits with vests were still widely worn--especilly better suits. The were becoming less common than during the late 19th century. They were still normally the same color as the suit. By the mid-20th century, vests were the exception rather than the rule. Only the most formal suits came with vests. By the end of the century, the standard vest with a suit was becoming unusual. Boys in the late 20th century began wearing a vest and tie without a suit jacket as a dressy outfit--often during the summer. This was a style for younger boys. Both short and long pants were worn with vests. Usually boys would wear bowties rather than neckties with vests.