Soliciting waistcoat ideas

[rondo]

Griz,
If you select the made to measure option you can specify what length you'd like.

Rondo

[M. A. C. Newsome]

You can also order a custom-designed and completely made to order waistcoat here:
http://shirtsyourway.org/

Loads of fabric options, and the Scottish Tartans Museum gets a kick-back from your order. Woot!

[Bob C]

I'm thinking of this one, which I found on Ebay. I think the gold would accent the green jacket nicely and pick up the gold line in my kilt. I'd ditch the tie.

[piperdbh]

Here are some shots of Yours Truly, showing various waistcoat/kit combinations:

[MacMillans son]

And if your tartan is a stock tartan you could go this route:



There are a few vendors out there who offer tartan waistcoats on the bias, or regular like mine. I must admit though, I am getting some good ideas from following this thread!

Best of luck!

[Bob C]

Thanks! My tartan is special order for weights over 10 oz., though that's heavy enough for a waistcoat. I like the look of bias cut waistcoats ok, but I think I want to go with something simpler.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Thanks! My tartan is special order for weights over 10 oz., though that's heavy enough for a waistcoat. I like the look of bias cut waistcoats ok, but I think I want to go with something simpler.

Bob, I know that Lochcarron stocks your tartan in 10 oz. They also stock a range of coordinating solids in 10 oz material. You could approach your favored Highland dress retailer and have them order a waistcoat for you made from one of Lochcarron's solid color options, chosen to tone with one of the colors of your tartan.

[MacLowlife]

I think the yellow silk one may turn out to be too shiny and a little insubstantial- at least for daywear. In the past ten years or so, there have been a large number of silk waistcoats on the market- they are usually very lightweight and seem best suited to formal wear.

On the other hand, if you like that color, have you considered a pale tan suede one?

[Bob C]

I think the yellow silk one may turn out to be too shiny and a little insubstantial- at least for daywear. In the past ten years or so, there have been a large number of silk waistcoats on the market- they are usually very lightweight and seem best suited to formal wear.

On the other hand, if you like that color, have you considered a pale tan suede one?

I had not considered suede at all. I will, now!

[Bob C]

Bob, I know that Lochcarron stocks your tartan in 10 oz. They also stock a range of coordinating solids in 10 oz material. You could approach your favored Highland dress retailer and have them order a waistcoat for you made from one of Lochcarron's solid color options, chosen to tone with one of the colors of your tartan.

Thanks, Matt. More good ideas to consider.

I thank ALL of you for the input and the pictures.