Which kilt coat is best the Prince Charlie or Argyll Jacket?

**Kiltedmusiclover** · 28th February 04, 09:23 PM

I've been considering having one of these made
but I'm unsure which I like best. I’m leaning toward the
Prince Charlie but the Dress Argyll seems to be a little more
versatile. So all you who have them or have worn them,
I need your opinions on which is best.
I would like to wear it to some formal functions, i.e. weddings, funerals,
Robert Burns dinners. I also like the idea of having it to
wear to highland games during the day in cool weather
or when I’m representing Clan Wallace.

Nelson

**Blu (Ontario)** · 28th February 04, 09:45 PM

I believe you are correct in that the Argyll is more versatile. The PC, I believe, is recerved for formal and very formal (white tie) affairs. In other words, you don't wear the PC informally. The Argyll can be worn formally,(black tie), but is not considered dressy enought for white tie occasions. Argyll can also be worn semi-formally, as you would a tweed or lovett jacket. I pondered the same question last year....then bought a black Argyll. Unlike my kilts, this was an "off the rack" item.

blu

**bubba** · 28th February 04, 10:33 PM

The Prince Charlie is the equivalent of a tux jacket. Only suitable for the most formal occasions

Chris@southerncelt.com · 28th February 04, 10:50 PM

Aww. C'mon... I wear tux jackets with jeans... Uh... Wait. I don't wear jeans.

Okay, I'm a clothes horse. I admit it. More than just kilts in my closet. I don't own either a PC or an Argyle tho. Planning on making a PC as soon as I have the time, but I find my leather works for all non-formal occasions.

**Graham** · 29th February 04, 03:54 AM

I don't own either but I plan to buy an Argyle, probably a tweed in Lovat Green.

I wouldn't personally want a PC, but then, I'm not a formal person.

**al' Sporrano** · 29th February 04, 05:52 AM

I'm in agreement with most here. Argyle is the versatile one, but is not as dressy as a PC which in my opinion is the best looking jacket of the two to show off the kilt.

Having said that, when I'm in a more flambouyant mood I think the Montrose jacket (with jabot and cuffs) is the epitomy of formal kilt wear. A bit poncy for some, but stunning. The girls go wild!!

Al'

**Kiltedmusiclover** · 29th February 04, 06:48 AM

Thanks Guys,

You have helped me see it more clearly.
I not in a hurry so I may wait until
I see a few more this summer at some
of the highland games. I will try some
on from the vendors there as well.

Nelson

**bubba** · 29th February 04, 07:23 AM

My own opinion is the Argyll jacket first for the versatility, then a Prince Charlie or Montrose if you want something very formal. One step at a time and start with what you'll get the most use from. Guess it's the Scottish blood asserting itself. Be thrifty

**highlandtide** · 29th February 04, 10:50 AM

I would say buy an Argyll but if you want a PC go to a formal wear store and ask if they have any old rental tails coats that maybe you could buy for real cheap (they only use them a certain number of times and then they go into storage). You can take an old tails coat and with a little love and the right tailor have it transfered in a PC at minimal cost! I know a lady here in town who does it.

**Dakotan** · 29th February 04, 11:54 AM

I've done that very thing to one tailcoat already, and it's worked out quite nicely. Then I kayaked too much last year and went up a jacket size. There's a uniquely designed Perry Ellis Tailcoat on it's way to me from an outfit on eBay that's about to get the same treatment. "So You're Going To Wear The Kilt" has a short guide on how to perform the alterations. It's really not that difficult, lads. Although it helps to have a mother with 65 years worth of sewing experience around for assistance as well!