Tartan Gauntlets

**Tiny** · 19th August 10, 12:43 AM

I was just thinking of gauntlet fabrics. I'm in the search for a jacket to have converted. Originaly my plan was no gauntlets but I had read a few places that its not uncommon to have gauntlets on jackets made from other fabrics. Has anyone had a jacket made with gauntlets in a tartan matching thier kilt, or any patterned fabric? would this just be tacky or might I have an idea for a truely custom looking jacket?

I know there can be such a thing as too much tartan and a jacket such as this with kilt, tartan waistcoat, and a plaid of some sort would be too much.

Also it could be a nice touch with a tartan waistcoat and solid color kilt.

Whats everyones thoughts on this?

**Jock Scot** · 19th August 10, 01:07 AM

When you say "gauntlets" are you meaning cuffs? If you are, then yes, in my humble opinion tartan would be unnecessary and frankly, over the top for what you intend.

**Tiny** · 19th August 10, 01:18 AM

Hmmm... Point taken. Back to the drawing board with me. its these long nights working security I sometimes have too much time to think.

**Jock Scot** · 19th August 10, 01:36 AM

Originally Posted by Tiny

Hmmm... Point taken. Back to the drawing board with me. its these long nights working security I sometimes have too much time to think.

I learnt, many years ago, that trying to re-invent the wheel was a trying and frustrating pastime------the wretched thing was still round and any modification that might have come about was already there! Still it passes the time.

**Tiny** · 19th August 10, 02:08 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

I learnt, many years ago, that trying to re-invent the wheel was a trying and frustrating pastime------the wretched thing was still round and any modification that might have come about was already there! Still it passes the time.

Not trying to reinvent the wheel just trying to put a nicer set of wheels on my car so to speak.

**Chas** · 19th August 10, 05:06 AM

There is a company (the name fails me) which is marketing 'Welsh Prince Charlie' jackets.

The cuff is, of course, not a gauntlet cuff, but bit does give an impression of what a final outcome might look like.

Regards

Chas

**Schiehallion** · 19th August 10, 01:33 AM

I'm with you on that Jock!

**Ancienne Alliance** · 20th August 10, 03:57 AM

Chrystel and I humbly think these tartan gauntlets and co. would look better on a lady's jacket...

Best,

Robert

**Chas** · 20th August 10, 04:37 AM

I don't dislike coloured cuffs just because they are coloured. It is that they tend to look military to my mind.

These were the only pictures I could find in a hurry. I had hoped to find some military mess dress pics, but they all seem to be waist up and no cuffs showing. But I think that these are good exanples.

Regards

Chas

**MacLowlife** · 20th August 10, 05:01 AM

I agree with both of you. Chas, I think a contrasting cuff does look military, but then so do epaulettes. I don't mind a little military influence and I think a Dress Mess can make a fine kilt jacket for dressy, but festive occasions. But I definitely agree with Robert and Lady Chrystel, the tartan facings look like something Coco Chanel might do in a whimsical mood.

Having said ALL of that, I think you might be forgiven for being tempted by scalloped Crail type cuffs in tartan- there is just that much less fabric than the gauntlets and it might work in just the right tartan. But, like a red dress mess, you really would have to limit how often you wore it- a millenial Hogmanay, or your own wedding, or maybe your daughter's ? Even then it would look theatrical and over the top on most men.