Mess Jacket Conversion

**LPF** · 8th May 14, 06:46 PM

Here is a question for the rabble. I just picked up a tux that I think will make a nice mess jacket. My question is should I cut the back straight across or come to a point in the middle? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

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**Chas** · 9th May 14, 03:23 AM

Straight across - I've never heard of one coming to a point.

**Tobus** · 9th May 14, 04:57 AM

Originally Posted by Chas

Straight across - I've never heard of one coming to a point.

This is what a typical American mess jacket looks like from the back. It dips to a point in the centre.

**Orionson** · 9th May 14, 05:03 AM

Tobus, did you get your magnificent hose from Josh Brown? He made mine and I could not be happier with the quality.

**Tobus** · 9th May 14, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by Orionson

Tobus, did you get your magnificent hose from Josh Brown? He made mine and I could not be happier with the quality.

Yep, that's where they came from. And while I had some disappointments in other items from him, I must admit the hose are wonderful. They were made precisely to my measurements, and he colour-matched the kilt perfectly. They are very high quality hose. The price on his custom hose has gone significantly up over the years, though. Yowza, those are pricy!

**LPF** · 9th May 14, 08:11 PM

Thank you Tobus, that's what I thought. Yes Nathan it would make a nice Prince Charlie, but I also picked up at the same store another tux with tails that is a closer match to the Prince Charlie. Think I'll try the Mess Jacket first as it is a much easier conversion. As always, thanks for the input.