Jacket conversion

**ChattanCat** · 28th October 07, 04:47 PM

So, I got a White tailcoat. I cut off the tails and this is what I have:

Back view:

So here is the question: What buttons do I replace the satin covered buttons? How many? Do I make it like a PC button pattern, or argyll, or? Silver or gold?

**ChattanCat** · 28th October 07, 05:08 PM

Anybody have an opinion?

**ccga3359** · 28th October 07, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by ChattanCat

So, I got a White tailcoat. I cut off the tails and this is what I have:

Back view:

So here is the question: What buttons do I replace the satin covered buttons? How many? Do I make it like a PC button pattern, or argyll, or? Silver or gold?

PC pattern as it's a very formal look. I'd also go with silver. Gold should be saved for black, red or navy blue.

**McMurdo** · 28th October 07, 05:17 PM

I would think that you should copy the button pattern for a Prince Charlie with silver buttons. I think it would be closer to a PC than anything else, although the only white kilt cut jacket I recall seeing is a mess jacket.

**ChattanCat** · 28th October 07, 06:00 PM

I was wondering, why put silver buttons on a white jacket? I have only seen them with gold buttons.

**Mael Coluim** · 28th October 07, 06:04 PM

Very Impressive!

**ccga3359** · 28th October 07, 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by ChattanCat

I was wondering, why put silver buttons on a white jacket? I have only seen them with gold buttons.

You are indeed correct, it's just me. I see silver as a neutral metal whereas gold a coloured metal and going better with white. You could also think of black buttons.

**gilmore** · 28th October 07, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by ccga3359

You are indeed correct, it's just me. I see silver as a neutral metal whereas gold a coloured metal and going better with white. You could also think of black buttons.

I suspect it's that usually kilt belt buckles and sporran chains are silver or chrome, and silver or silver colored buttons match them, while gold wouldn't.

**James MacMillan** · 28th October 07, 06:41 PM

Why replace the buttons at all? For a white dinner jacket, I think the cloth covered buttons look fine.

But, having said that - If you really want to change, I would opt for the silver, diamond shape celtic style buttons.

Now the next question - Just when are you going to be able to wear that fine conversion?

**DTrain** · 28th October 07, 08:28 PM

I vote silver buttons, there are several places on the net to find them. Gold may be harder to come by but I think there are some at www.highlandxpress.com/buttons.html