New tweed waistcoat

[Jock Scot]

I'm torn as well, but am leaning more toward getting the lapels so that it can be a semi dressy look in and of itself it it's too warm for a jacket.

Without, I hope, venturing too far into rule 11 territory, if you are going to shoot shotguns whilst wearing a waistcoat, as some kilt wearing Scots do, then the Scottish tailor will make your waistcoat without lapels. Why? The lapels impede the precise and consistant smooth mounting of the gun to the shoulder. For those that do not have these requirements then the choice is there for all to make.