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    PC Waistcoat

    I have the opportunity to obtain a PC jacket, but there is no waistcoat. Is it possible to get a 3 button PC waistcoat separately?
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    Yes, J Higgins (I'm sure among others) will make you one.

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    I've seen them for sale separately at Burnett's and Struth.

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    If you can tell us the maker of the jacket we can assist better.

    Many of us have accounts with the major jacket makers and can order a vest alone. Knowing the maker would help find you a vest that matches cut, button style, and may match color and fabric better but not guaranteed. The dye may be slightly different.
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    Instead of looking for a matching waistcoat you could consider a three-button waistcoat in a contrasting colour or in the same tartan as your kilt.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MacRobert's Reply View Post
    Instead of looking for a matching waistcoat you could consider a three-button waistcoat in a contrasting colour or in the same tartan as your kilt.
    Here, Here!

    Red could be quite striking, depending on your tartan.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ozark Ridge Rider View Post
    Yes, J Higgins (I'm sure among others) will make you one.
    But beware that the black cloth Higgins uses probably won't match a Scottish-made jacket.

    Our band, and many pipe bands around here, wear Higgins black waistcoats, because they're inexpensive and are available in a variety of sizes and lengths.

    But when I've worn either of my two Higgins waistcoats with any of my three black Scottish-made jackets (two Argylls and one Prince Charlie) I can see that the fabric is clearly different. The Scottish jackets are an extremely deep pure black, while the Higgins waistcoats are noticeably lighter, like a very dark charcoal grey.

    Traditionally it was fairly common to see red, buff/yellow, or tartan waistcoats worn both with black Evening Dress jackets and with tweed Day Dress jackets.

    Here is a red waistcoat worn with a Prince Charlie in a c1960 catalogue



    Here is a buff/yellow waistcoat worn with a windowpane tweed jacket

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    Thanks to all who replied. I'll be looking into getting a blue waistcoat and a red waistcoat, which should cover all of the tartans I am likely to wear formally, and let me mix it up a little.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Geoff Withnell View Post
    Thanks to all who replied. I'll be looking into getting a blue waistcoat and a red waistcoat, which should cover all of the tartans I am likely to wear formally, and let me mix it up a little.
    I think that's a good choice, Geoff. I have a black PC with matching waistcoat, but I have added a red 3-button waistcoat to my THCD wardrobe wish list.
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    Quote Originally Posted by OC Richard View Post
    But beware that the black cloth Higgins uses probably won't match a Scottish-made jacket.

    Our band, and many pipe bands around here, wear Higgins black waistcoats, because they're inexpensive and are available in a variety of sizes and lengths.

    But when I've worn either of my two Higgins waistcoats with any of my three black Scottish-made jackets (two Argylls and one Prince Charlie) I can see that the fabric is clearly different. The Scottish jackets are an extremely deep pure black, while the Higgins waistcoats are noticeably lighter, like a very dark charcoal grey.

    Traditionally it was fairly common to see red, buff/yellow, or tartan waistcoats worn both with black Evening Dress jackets and with tweed Day Dress jackets.

    Here is a red waistcoat worn with a Prince Charlie in a c1960 catalogue



    Here is a buff/yellow waistcoat worn with a windowpane tweed jacket

    OCR, these pictures bring to mind a question I have been meaning to ask you

    (hold onto your hats, gents, this thread may leave the rails for a moment)

    Can you spot the emergence of white hose in your catalogue archives? I see them in the 1960 page, but am wondering just how closely you can pinpoint their appearance.

    Thanks

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