Potain/Swordsman jackets as formal wear

**Alan H** · 30th July 07, 11:16 PM

I've been under the impression that an alternative to the Montrose Doublet and Prince Charlie was to wear a black potain jacket, perhaps with slashed sleeves, or a "Swordsmans" jacket with a nice white Jacobite shirt. this is paired up with a tartan kilt, belt, dress sporrtan, good quality hose and probably ghillie brogues or possibly buckle brogues.

Pour1Malt, didn't you wear something like that for your wedding?

Thoughts, comments from any and all?

**Mr. MacDougall** · 30th July 07, 11:34 PM

I wouldn't wear it to a black tie event.

**Phil** · 30th July 07, 11:39 PM

[QUOTE=Alan H;402866]I've been under the impression that an alternative to the Montrose Doublet and Prince Charlie was to wear a black potain jacket, perhaps with slashed sleeves, or a "Swordsmans" jacket with a nice white Jacobite shirt. this is paired up with a tartan kilt, belt, dress sporrtan, good quality hose and probably ghillie brogues or possibly buckle brogues.
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If you want to dress up a bit without going the full black tie bit they look very effective but I don't think you could ever consider them as as alternative to formal jackets such as the Montrose or PC. I keep banging on about this but a Sherriffmuir does exactly the same thing and can be worn from really formal through to smart casual so why buy a whole lot of jackets? And even more important, it caters for the growing (or shrinking) beer gut no problem so you don't need to worry about having to buy a new one every so often.
Here it is for casual day/evening wear -

and if you want to look more dressy -

same jacket just different accessories.

**Graham** · 31st July 07, 12:14 AM

Well that looks interesting Phil, never seen a waistcoat like that, NICE. I like the jacket too.

I've thought of a swordsmans jacket also, but will likely not buy one.

**kiltedsawyer** · 31st July 07, 06:02 AM

IMHO the Potain / Swordsman jacket is a costume piece suitable for ren-fairs and the like. It is by no means formal attire. Again.......my humble opinion.

**gilmore** · 31st July 07, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by kiltedsawyer

IMHO the Potain / Swordsman jacket is a costume piece suitable for ren-fairs and the like. It is by no means formal attire. Again.......my humble opinion.

Perhaps if it was a FORMAL costume or ren-faire event....

**Graywolf** · 31st July 07, 03:36 PM

We must define "formal." What exactly is formal - white tie, black tie, etc. For white tie I would say Prince Charlie or Montrose, Black tie you can get away with an Argyll - in my opinion.

**cloves** · 31st July 07, 04:37 PM

here's a pic of P1M's wedding

i think the swordsman jacket is really sharp

**Phil** · 2nd August 07, 02:38 AM

Originally Posted by cloves

here's a pic of P1M's wedding

i think the swordsman jacket is really sharp

Apologies if this is a bit off topic but I can't help noticing what a streamlined looking P1M in this photo. Too many pies and malts since perhaps?

**Alan H** · 31st July 07, 06:59 PM

Of course Emma steals the show in that pic, but Robertson looks really sharp...Note the sgian dubh on the floor! Do I want to know?

Quote from http://www.highlanddress-hire.co.uk/...ss_outfits.htm

The Jacobite Potain Outfit

Causal Day Wear/Causal Evening Wear

The Jacobite Potain outfit is fast becoming a very popular hire with the younger generation. This outfit is really meant for general day use, worn mostly at parties and gatherings however this outfit is also worn to weddings and almost any other type of function, it is a matter of choice as to what event you think it is suitable for, many grooms have been married in this style of outfit.

So maybe this is a "new thing", but you know...I think P1M looks GREAT.