Moved from Alan H's very informative Eton jacket thread so as not to hijack.

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I've been intrigued by the possibilities offered by the Eton-style jacket after reading about it on some of the other threads here, and got to thinking about possible adaptation for Highland formalwear.

Someone posted a link to the Custom Uniform Company's offerings, two of which -- ETO-M-02 (p.1) or ETO-W/M-06 (p.2) -- struck me as having particular potential as a custom or DIY job.

In my mind's eye I'm envisioning the Highland-syle M-02 as a fresh/contemporary alternative to the traditional Montrose or Sherrifmuir doublets, borrowing some design elements from these jackets as well as from the standard piper's tunic/doublet and also the Prince Charlie coatee.

(As an aside, I find the traditional jabot and cuffs on the doublets to be just a bit too "frilly" and somewhat old-fashioned for my taste.)

To transform the M-02 into a Highland-style doublet should be relatively straightforward, I'd think: the basic pattern looks sound, but I think you'd want to add gauntlet/Argyll cuffs, braided shoulder straps, and -- of course -- some nice shiny PC-style buttons. The end result should look quite a bit like a toned-down piper's tunic, without embroidery or the embellishment -- altogether quite snazzy, IMHO.

It's hard to tell from a single picture on a website, of course, but it looks like the front cut of the M-02 is quite comparable to that of the PC and waistcoat, though I'd imagine one would want to wear it with a kilt belt.

Because the M-02 lacks the "flash" of the jabot, I'd also imagine that the addition of a fly plaid would add a nice splash of color. Tartan hose would be de rigeur.

I'm not big on headwear myself (for me "toories" fall into the same category as the jabot and cuffs), but I could easily imagine rounding out the full regalia with an Irish caubeen or military-style beret -- perhaps with a tartan flash/rosette to boot.

I'm certainly no tailor (nor fashonista), and I'd hate to think how much this might cost as a custom job. I also sadly lack the occasion to wear something as formal as this -- I barely find enough occasion to break out my PC as it is! But if any DIYers -- or anyone else so inspired -- feel up to the task, I'd be very interested to see how it all comes together.

In the meantime, what's the general X Marks consensus on how this might look? "Stoater" or "Naff"?