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Where to copy Gareth Southgate's World Cup style for 'Waistcoat Wednesday'

Alongside his day job bringing football home, Gareth Southgate has been busy bringing waistcoats back into style.

The England boss, known for his impeccable manners and snappy dress sense, is inspiring lookalikes across the country to dig out their old suits and support the Three Lions.

His look is so popular that Marks and Spencer has attributed a 35% increase in waistcoat sales to the "Southgate effect".

England manager Gareth Southgate. Picture: Serg Stallone (2944112)
England manager Gareth Southgate. Picture: Serg Stallone (2944112)

The navy wool waistcoat, created by M&S in collaboration with the Football Association, is still available on the company's website, and will set you back £65.

To complete the look, with trousers, jacket, shirt and £25 silk tie, it will cost you £334.

Forget World Cup Wednesday, fans are gearing up for Waistcoat Wednesday instead, believing the look is bringing England the luck it needs to get to the final.

World Cup celebrations at the Ditten Community Centre. Logan Cribben 4 with the World Cup. Picture: Sean Aidan
World Cup celebrations at the Ditten Community Centre. Logan Cribben 4 with the World Cup. Picture: Sean Aidan

Here's where you can create your own version of Southgate's signature style in Kent.

Monks Clothing, West Malling

With a range of brands, plus advisors to help you pick out the perfect waistcoat, why not visit the flagship Monks Clothing store in West Malling?

If England really do go all the way, you might as well look stylish while you celebrate.

Woods Designer Clothing, Maidstone

Woods Designer Clothing began trading just one year before England's last World Cup semi-final, and has been keeping Kent on-trend ever since.

Based in Maidstone's Royal Star Arcade, it could provide the perfect place to emulate Southgate's snappy style.

The Royal Star Arcade, High Street, Maidstone. Picture: Joshua Coupe
The Royal Star Arcade, High Street, Maidstone. Picture: Joshua Coupe

Dockside Outlet Centre, Chatham

If you're after big brands at bargain prices, there are a number of places at this shopping centre.

Moss Bros and M&S have outlets and with other clothing shops nearby, you're sure to find a waistcoat to rival Gareth Southgate's.

Rodgers Menswear, Herne Bay

Rodgers Menswear promises to dress customers "from tip to toe".

The store also allows visitors to hire a wide range of suits, for those who don't see themselves wearing a waistcoat when the football finishes.

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