Buttons on black velvet vest
I have recently found in the back of my closet, a "half-vest" (front only with neck and waist straps, no back) in black velvet. It has no lapels, but discreet satin edges on the pockets. It is low cut for wear with a dinner jacket which is how I used to wear it. It has a square bottom, and although it has four buttons, they are very close together, so it's closer to a two-button vest in shape, style, and appearance. It occurs to me that this might work nicely with Black Barathea, silver button jackets in more formal situations.
It currently has plain black, low-gloss hard buttons. My question is: In traditional Highland contexts, might such a vest be worn in formal situations, and if so, would it be better with the almost-invisible black buttons or with the traditional small silver Highland buttons? I have those to switch over if that is the recommendation. Would the black buttons be wrong? Would the silver buttons be a bit much?
What does the traditionalist, highbrow, Highland rabble think for formal occasions when others are wearing dinner jackets? Which buttons would be preferable?
Last edited by Father Bill; 7th December 18 at 03:06 PM.
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair.
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