Jacket help.

[Captain Tonga]

Hi there, I just got my kilt for my 18th (modern baird tartan) and I've been told that it's not worth forking out for a nice tailored jacket until you are 21-23 because your body is likely to change shape and jacket modifications are much harder than kilt variants.
The thing is, I realy want a nice charcoal argyll tweed two piece. They are just awesome.
So what do you guys think? Woth it or not?

*First post.... hooray!*

Regards, Tonga.

[PiobBear]

I realy want a nice charcoal argyll tweed two piece. They are just awesome.
So what do you guys think? Woth it or not?

How deep are your pockets? Regardless of what we think, is it worth it to you?

At St. Andrews Dinner I sat across from a gent, a retired vicar, who had turned out in the most beautiful Harris Tweed herringbone kilt jacket and waistcoat that I think I've ever seen. Sadly, such finery is way beyond my pauper's budget.

[Jock Scot]

Yes, it is all a question of what you can afford. Nevertheless your shape will change as you age. In my case, at least 4/5 times in the last 60 odd years! I have no wish to be impertinant here, but if you can afford it, then go for it. Oh by the way, welcome from Inverness-shire.

[Howard Clark]

Yes, changing body shape is just a fact of life over time. If it is important enough for you to want to spend the money, and you can, then do so if you wish. Welcome.

[BEEDEE]

Ten years down the road when it no longer fits, sell it on XMTS. You will get something towards a replacement and someone else will benefit from your earlier purchase.

So.... go for it!

Brian

[McMurdo]

I was lucky enough to find a Charcoal Braemar jacket and waistcoat, that were ex-rentals, and therefore were a very good buy you maybe able to do something like that so at least you're not spending too much. Here is my review of it. You should be able to pick up something on ebay I'll venture to guess you'll be looking for a smaller size there are normally a good selection of these on ebay.co.uk. Another thought is that once you do outgrow it, provided you keep good care of it, you can put it back on ebay. Yet another option would be to go to a local tartan shop if you have one in your area and see if they have anything on consignment, I'vehad good luck with that as well.

[Bryan]

Not to make your head swell, but you are always the snazziest of snazzy dressers!

[slohairt]

A well-tailored and fitted jacket looks great, but if you can fit into an off-the-rack jacket, that should be fine too. Who knows, you might not grow anymore. I'm the same size at age 34 that I was at age 15! (6' 2" 170 lbs.)

[george7]

You probably don't need a tailored jacket quite yet... and you may never if you're the same shape as 'off the rack' people. Try on some kilt jackets next time your in a town with a kilt shop.

[puffer]

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Puffer