Spencer Jacket Success

[fshguy]

I ordered a Spencer jacket from http://www.worldwidetuxedos.com Wednesday to wear to my very first Burns Dinner. I spoke with Tom on the phone about some sizing questions and he was perfectly lovely to speak with. He answered all of my questions seemed and genuinely pleased to have my business. He asked what I was going to be wearing the jacket with and when I replied that it was for a kilt he snickered. It seems that he has sold quite a few of these to other kilt wearers and it all started with some guy in CA a couple of years ago (Alan H?). He even offered to throw in some silver and black buttons which he thought I might like to use as he assumed I'd be swapping out the cloth ones that are standard.

I placed the order shortly after 14:00 and the jacket and accompanying wing collar shirt (and buttons) arrived with the 13:00 mail delivery today. I'm still at work, so no pics yet. But, I'm very pleased with the jacket and the service. I'd highly recommend getting in touch with Tom if you are in the market for a PC alternative.

I'll post pics in a few days when I get the remainder of the outfit sorted.

[Bryan]

I'd like to see how it turns out.

[Riverkilt]

You talking about the $59.00 wool one in the close out section? They call it a "waist coat" but it sure looks like a jacket to me...guessing its not the same as a waistcoat....Great deal...sadly for me their largest is 44 and I'm more than that.

Ron

[Bugbear]

This should be interesting. Does it have notched lapels, instead of shawl?

[Jack Daw]

Wow, this is outside the box. I'd like to see how it looks, myself.

[scotchmaster]

I ordered a Spencer jacket from http://www.worldwidetuxedos.com Wednesday to wear to my very first Burns Dinner. I spoke with Tom on the phone about some sizing questions and he was perfectly lovely to speak with. He answered all of my questions seemed and genuinely pleased to have my business. He asked what I was going to be wearing the jacket with and when I replied that it was for a kilt he snickered. It seems that he has sold quite a few of these to other kilt wearers and it all started with some guy in CA a couple of years ago (Alan H?). He even offered to throw in some silver and black buttons which he thought I might like to use as he assumed I'd be swapping out the cloth ones that are standard.

I placed the order shortly after 14:00 and the jacket and accompanying wing collar shirt (and buttons) arrived with the 13:00 mail delivery today. I'm still at work, so no pics yet. But, I'm very pleased with the jacket and the service. I'd highly recommend getting in touch with Tom if you are in the market for a PC alternative.

I'll post pics in a few days when I get the remainder of the outfit sorted.

I like it. It kind of a cross between a PC and a Mess jacket.

[Carolina Kiltman]

I agree, it looks a lot like a variant of the Mess Jacket I used to wear in the Navy. It would make a handsome formal jacket to go with a kilt.

I do agree that what he calls a waist coat is what we used to refer to as a "bum-freezer". To many of us, a waist coat, (or weskit) is a vest. Be sure to post pictures!

[chasem]

can we get a link to the spencer you're referring to?

[triolamj]

When my son was still in grade school I bought him a casual kilt in Black Watch tartan. Later, I bought him a black worsted wool Spencer waistcoat in a Boys Sz 18 for $35 and a matching backless vest for $15 off the clearance rack of one of the local tuxedo rental stores that catered to maitre de's and waiters. I paid a local drycleaner/alterations shop to replace its black satin buttons with chrome thistle diamond ones I purchased from TartanThistle.com. I think it was a Raffinati but Lord West and Oscar DeLaRenta make them, too. It looked so much better than a blazer on him and I've been searching for one for myself off and on for the last 10 years. If you live south of the Mason-Dixon line or want to outfit a younger relative, this is the best alternative. You can't beat the comfort indoor or outdoor, and the look is great.
http://www.worldwidetuxedos.com/item573107.ctlg
http://www.tuxtown.com/tuxedos/tux28.htm

[fshguy]

This is the jacket I purchased: http://www.worldwidetuxedos.com/item573107.ctlg. I'll be ordering some buttons from Three Feathers Pewter and am awaiting delivery of a dress sporran from ebay. Once everything is assembled I'll definitely post pics (most likely after the holidays). I do want your opinion of the outfit I'll be wearing to my first Burns Supper.

Ted, the jacket has peak lapels.