In 16th- and 17th-century European cultures, buff waistcoats ("vests" in American English), were considered proper casual wear.
In the 17th century, the traditional colour of formal dress boot uppers was often described as "buff".
In 16th- and 17th-century European cultures, buff waistcoats ("vests" in American English), were considered proper casual wear. In the 17th century, the traditional colour of formal dress boot uppers was often described as "buff".
Buff (colour)