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20th December 13, 10:42 AM
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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?
Geoff Withnell
"My comrades, they did never yield, for courage knows no bounds."
No longer subject to reveille US Marine.
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20th December 13, 10:51 AM
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Yes, J Higgins (I'm sure among others) will make you one.
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20th December 13, 11:08 AM
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I've seen them for sale separately at Burnett's and Struth.
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20th December 13, 11:25 AM
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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.
Steve Ashton
www.freedomkilts.com
Skype (webcam enabled) thewizardofbc
I wear the kilt because: Swish + Swagger = Swoon.
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20th December 13, 11:38 AM
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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.
It's coming yet for a' that,
That Man to Man, the world o'er,
Shall brothers be for a' that. - RB
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20th December 13, 12:56 PM
#6
 Originally Posted by MacRobert's Reply
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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Red could be quite striking, depending on your tartan.
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23rd December 13, 06:10 AM
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 Originally Posted by Ozark Ridge Rider
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
Last edited by OC Richard; 23rd December 13 at 06:28 AM.
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25th December 13, 07:11 PM
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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.
Geoff Withnell
"My comrades, they did never yield, for courage knows no bounds."
No longer subject to reveille US Marine.
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26th December 13, 05:05 PM
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 Originally Posted by Geoff Withnell
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.
Allen Sinclair, FSAScot
Eastern Region Vice President
North Carolina Commissioner
Clan Sinclair Association (USA)
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25th December 13, 09:13 PM
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 Originally Posted by OC Richard
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
(we now return to the original topic)
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