Today I received my first Prince Charlie coatee and waistcoat. It is quite satisfactory, but for one thing, the square "silver" buttons. The three on the waistcoat seem securely fastened on the horizontal and the vertical, but the one on the jacket not so much.

I have noticed that some Prince Charlie's buttons are on the diagonal and some are on the square (that is, horizontal and vertical.) Which is correct? Or, (anticipating the "Wear them any way you like" responses), which is the customary way of wearing them? I would guess that all of them----on the front of the jacket, on the sleeves and on the "tails"---should be worn the same way for consistency's sake.

I have noticed that sometimes the buttons get askew from either of these alternatives. How do you fasten them down securely? Sew down the buttons' little bars inside the jacket in place from the inside of the jacket? Loosely, so the lining doesn't pucker?

Thanks for any advice, information or suggestions.