The vest in the pics features a built-in corset with spiral steel boning.  This enables the vest to have a skin tight fit without hiking up or bubbling and allows for wear without a shirt (which is a fun look, especially with one of our beautifully tailored wool capes).

But women wanted them too and would write us wondering if we could also make women's suits and vests from the same high quality wools and silks that we use to produce our clothing for men.