RHF jacket, appropriate wear?

[David Thornton]

What purpose, or use, would this have to you or me? Could the ribbons be taken off & used as a jacket?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Scottish-RHF-No-...QQcmdZViewItem
David

[Bob C]

Just an opinion, but I think not, except, perhaps for a piper.

[Raphael]

I would get one to wear with my kilt, but with a few mods. I would replace the shiny buttons with regular buttons and remove any Military Insignia.

This style of jacket is totally fashionable for this season.

[macwilkin]

Hmm...good question. I do agree with Raph. that modifications, such as removing insignia, decorations, etc. would need to be made before a civilian wore it, but I also agree with Bob -- this particular type of tunic (No. 2 Dress) is very military in appearance and should probably be left as a piece of uniform, such as a pipe band, reenactment unit, etc.

I think a mufti (civilian) day jacket, even one that has been cut down from a Saxon sport coat/blazer would be far better for day wear. Just my opinion.

Cheers,

Todd

[bubba]

The jacket would probably work if you removed all the insignia and ribbons. Further, I'd have it dyed black to get away from the military coloring.

[David Thornton]

As cheap as it was, and appeared to be in good shape, I still think that it would have been a great jacket for around the farm, working the dogs. Not a dinner jacket, just a coat.
I'm still toying with the idea.
David

[macwilkin]

As cheap as it was, and appeared to be in good shape, I still think that it would have been a great jacket for around the farm, working the dogs. Not a dinner jacket, just a coat.
I'm still toying with the idea.
David

David,

Ur, ummm...I don't think you'd find it a suitable garment for farm work. This is a No. 2 Dress tunic, which designed to wear "on parade" instead of in the field. This would be like wearing a USMC "green" jacket or the US Army's "class A's" as work clothes.

I would recommend a Barbour or a "barn coat" for L.L. Bean or Woolrich rather than a No. 2 dress for working with the dogs.

Cheers,

Todd

[F16WarBird]

Out of respect, unless you are a reenactor, I would "sanitize" it of all military accutrements (sp?) since you didn't earn the right to wear them.

I mean that not as an insult but more as a fact.

I can't stand it when I see Stargate fans wearing Air Force uniforms at conventions. As an Airman (NCO), I earned the right to wear the uniform, rank, and awards & decs. The 20 year old Lt Colonel wearing it so he can feel cool did not.

I am NOT comparing you to them. This is not a flame. It's just a pet peeve I have.

Having said all of that, I would've snagged this item if I had seen it. It looks great! There's no rule that says you can't come up with your own ensemble to compliment your kilts.

I'm working on right now that is a cross between an imperial officer (Star Wars) and a casual kilt. Why?

Because I can. ;)

Let's see some pics with you wearing the jacket with a kilt. :-)

[Colin]

As cheap as it was, and appeared to be in good shape, I still think that it would have been a great jacket for around the farm, working the dogs. Not a dinner jacket, just a coat.
I'm still toying with the idea.
David

In that case, Give'r!! My only concern would be the length. You don't want it to mess with the pleats. The front has a nice cut that should work well with a sporran. For that price, it would be a nice day jacket.

[Planopiper]

I wouldn't hesitate to wear it, after removing the military insignia. It looks like a nice, light-weight day jacket. Probably cooler than tweed, even if it is wool. I wouldn't worry about the length. It's already made to be worn with a kilt. For that price you can't go wrong, as long as it's not too small, which it is for me.