Best jacket for business attire?

[Kilted KT]

I'm at a crossroads. I need to order a jacket to wear in business and semi-formal occasions, and I'm torn. I love the PC, but the Argyle is also very sharp looking.

I'd like the opinion of the forum, which would be better suited to wear in a business environment?

And, with your choice, who would you recommend as the best maker/vendor for said jacket.

thanks...
KT

[Panache]

Kilted KT,

There is no question, you should get the Argyle. PC vs. an Argyle jacket is the difference between a very nice suit and a tuxedo. Suits can be worn to a variety of functions, tuxedos are strickly formalwear. Also, I would get a waistcoat with your Argyle for when you need to dress it up.

Cheers

[HeathBar]

I too would go with the Argyle, but a tweed version rather than the black wool, with silver buttons. The black w/ silver buttons still looks too formal for business attire. TFCK has some business attire jackets that might be "suitable".

[cavscout]

Ditto.

This is on my wish list of items to buy.

[macwilkin]

An Argyll jacket in Charcoal is probably the most versitile combination. As much as I love my lovat green tweed jacket, it is not the best for an occasion where the formal Argyll with silver buttons would not be quite appropriate -- and as Panache pointed out, the PC is for evening attire only.

So, to sum up -- a Charcoal Argyll Jacket (with waistcoat).

Cheers,

Todd

[Hamish]

An Argyll jacket in Charcoal is probably the most versitile combination. As much as I love my lovat green tweed jacket, it is not the best for an occasion where the formal Argyll with silver buttons would not be quite appropriate -- and as Panache pointed out, the PC is for evening attire only.

So, to sum up -- a Charcoal Argyll Jacket (with waistcoat).

Cheers,

Todd

My thoughts precisely, although I would add the alternative of a Crail jacket - similar to the Argyll but with slightly less decorative cuffs.

Were I still at work, and had I the opportunities, I would opt most definitely for a TFCK kilted suit, probably in pinstripe -

[Kilted KT]

Ham, that must be the "Kilted CEO" look...I'll have to check out tfck for those...

[MacHummel]

I would go with the Argyle and of course get the waiste coat a vert sharp combo.

[billmcc]

Panache is correct. Get an Argyle type jacket. The PC is strictly formal wear.

J. Higgins sells Argyle style jackets for around $200:
http://www.jhiggins.net/catalog/daywear.html

[Ruanaidh]

Another vote for the Argyle w/vest. It will be your most versatile optiion.