New Regulation Doublet

[Downunder Kilt]

Below are photos of a next to new Regulation Doublet that I picked up on ebay for a very good price. Thanks are given to MacLowlife who gave me the heads up re the auction







The doublet is very well made and thicker than the usual 15oz ones that are advertised on the cheaper sites. I am delighted with the quality and its first outing will be at the Tartans and Clans ball in Melbourne 5 May 2011

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

The doublet is very well made and thicker than the usual 15oz ones that are advertised on the cheaper sites. I am delighted with the quality and its first outing will be at the Tartans and Clans ball in Melbourne 5 May 2001

An excellent choice, and superb over-all look. But if I may, I hope you won't mind if I make a wee suggestion or three?

You might want to consider having a tailor shorten the sleeves, which should come to the wrist (about a finger's width above the top of your thumb) rather than hanging to the knuckles. While he's at it, you might also ask him to remove the buttons from the left and right breast of the jacket, and re-set three of them below the lapel on the right hand side. Opposite these buttons he should set three button holes, which will give your jacket a more bespoke look. Finally, if there aren't any, have him put pockets under the left and right flaps of the jacket. I have all my doublets made this way and it is amazing how handy these two wee pockets are for things like tickets, cards, car keys, folding money to tip the valet who parks my car, etc.

Your sporran, by the way, is absolutely first class. Well done!

[JSFMACLJR]

Absolutely outstanding! Well done!

Rathdown's suggestions are good ones, but really you'd pass muster at any Highland ball!

[chrisupyonder]

Much better than a PC. IMHO.

[MacLowlife]

I agree about the sleeves, but it looks great on you otherwise...

[CMcG]

Looking sharp Downunder! I checked out that doublet on eBay as well, but alas it was too big for me.

What can you tell us about your shoes?

[3fingerslinger]

Looking sharp, and I agree that it looks way better than a pc jacket.....

[Spartan Tartan]

I am delighted with the quality and its first outing will be at the Tartans and Clans ball in Melbourne 5 May 2001

Definitely a nice looking outfit. I am most impressed that you are traveling 10 years back in time to debut it You really do look smashing!

[Downunder Kilt]

Definitely a nice looking outfit. I am most impressed that you are traveling 10 years back in time to debut it You really do look smashing!

That's what you get when you try to type too fast and your not really a typist.

[Spartan Tartan]

Don't let me bust you up too much...I spent 10 minutes just editing this response