Question about tweed choices.

**kilted2000** · 5th December 21, 06:55 AM

Why are the tweed choices on most of the made to measure tweed kilt jackets so limited yet the Wallace jacket has so many more options? Why not offer the same tweed options for all made to measure jackets?

**Tomo** · 5th December 21, 08:21 AM

Try St Kilda.

Their made to measure includes:

A wide range of Patterned Tweed - I think these are Marton Mills https://stkildastore.com/Jackets/Mad...ed-Kilt-Jacket

and

A more limited range of Kirkton Tweed from Lovat Mill https://stkildastore.com/Jackets/Mad...M-Tweed-Jacket - but you are not limited to their selection and can specify others - the full range is here: https://lovatmill.com/bunches/the-kirkton/

With both of the above as well as measurements and cloth you can specify: lining; epaulettes; buttons (type and number); button holes; jacket closure; cuffs; pockets (both for jacket and waistcoat); waistcoat bottom; and waistcoat lapel.

**Jock Scot** · 5th December 21, 08:25 AM

Just so I understand your question properly, are you saying that there are only limited choices of tweed to choose from? Perhaps things are different outwith the UK, but I would expect a choice of many hundred tweed patterns, weights and colours to choose from, with a made to measure garment. Also, what is a "Wallace jacket"?

**Jock Scot** · 5th December 21, 08:48 AM

I have just noticed that you are on the Scotweb page so a UK operation. I still feel that there does not appear to be much of a choice of tweed. I suppose that makes sense for an internet based business, but for me, I would prefer a larger choice.

**McMurdo** · 5th December 21, 09:30 AM

This is a Wallace jacket. Basically it’s a modern take on the Argyll jacket. It is not my favourite to be honest.

As for tweed choices, if you go bespoke you find a myriad of choices. I do think this is a big part of the picture. Retail locations can only carry so many tweeds.

**Jock Scot** · 5th December 21, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

This is a Wallace jacket. Basically it’s a modern take on the Argyll jacket. It is not my favourite to be honest.

As for tweed choices, if you go bespoke you find a myriad of choices. I do think this is a big part of the picture. Retail locations can only carry so many tweeds.

Ah right, thank you Glen. I agree, to my eye without the argyll cuffs it looks like a dog without ears.

**McMurdo** · 5th December 21, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Ah right, thank you, Glen. I agree, to my eye without the argyll cuffs it looks like a dog without ears.

Jane Seymour notwithstanding, I'd rather have the dog. Alas, I've no room for another at the moment.

**Steve Ashton** · 5th December 21, 10:46 AM

Basically the "Wallace" style jackets are for those who prefer the style of something more like a suit coat or sport coat, over the military inspired Argyle style.
As made by Gaelic Tailoring it features a 3 button front, regular suit coat 3 or 4 button sleeve cuffs, and no epaulettes, but is cut shorter in length for a kilt and has a sporran cut-away in front.

My own Kilt Kut Suit Coat which was a staple of Freedom Kilts was a Wallace style without the trim "European" cut. I added 1 inch of fullness in the back and under the arms, and less artificial padding at the shoulders specifically designed for N. American men.

It is the jacket you see me in most commonly. It is my 'go-to' jacket.

It works well with or without a waistcoat or even a tie if you prefer that look.

One of the popular features is that the pocket flaps could be worn out or tucked in.

And the cuffs were true "open" cuffs instead of the imitation suit coat cuffs of the Crail jacket.

If seen from the waist up you would assume I am wearing a normal suit.