Where does the Balmoral Doublet fit in?

[rondo]

I understand how the various doublets [Sheriffmuir, Kennmore, Regulation etc.], the Prince Charlie Coatee, the Argyll [this will be my first Kilt jacket purchase in charcoal] and the tweed Day jackets fit into the scheme of things. What about the Balmoral? Is it black tie, white tie, or both with the proper accesories? I'm not in the market for one, I just want to know how it fits in. Thanks to everyone so far that has been answering all my questions, I'm learning a lot.
Rondo

[Jock Scot]

I am not too sure what you have in mind when asking about a "balmoral doublet", do you have a picture handy?

[rondo]

Here is the link Jock:
http://www.highlandclans.co.uk/Balmoral_Doublet.html
They say "black tie and white tie" but as with many things I sort of want the real scoop so to speak. Thanks,
Rondo

[Downunder Kilt]

I am not too sure what you have in mind when asking about a "balmoral doublet", do you have a picture handy?

Jock this is the Balmoral doublet from the Highland Clans site

[Dale Seago]

Hmm, looks a bit more Sheriffmuirish than anything else. . .

[davidlpope]

It's simply a bespoke style of doublet based on a similar style that Prince Charles wears. He wears his for black tie events, although I suppose one could add a jabot for white tie functions.

[JSFMACLJR]

Hmm, looks a bit more Sheriffmuirish than anything else. . .

Not really, actually. It would be closer to the "Kenmore" style of doublet.

I quite like this style of doublet.

[JSFMACLJR]

Here is the link Jock:
http://www.highlandclans.co.uk/Balmoral_Doublet.html
They say "black tie and white tie" but as with many things I sort of want the real scoop so to speak. Thanks,
Rondo

The "real scoop" is exactly what the description says.

[OC Richard]

I like this too! It hearkens back to the old days when Evening jackets with a closed standup collar were uncommon, and nearly all jackets had open collars.

Here are vintage examples of somewhat similiar jackets:





Note that the two men above aren't wearing belts! They were called "dirk belts" at that time and were normally only worn to support a dirk.



That "Balmoral" doublet is nice, but as it costs 540 pounds I think I can live without it.

[fluter]

That "Balmoral" doublet is nice, but as it costs 540 pounds I think I can live without it.

That's the "bespoke" version. Under made to measure, it's 408 quid in barathea (black or 3 colors), 432 in velvet of many colors---including midnight blue, which I think would be an outstanding choice for an evening jacket.

Still not cheap, especially at current exchange rates (US$ 650+).