Concerning Doublets

[KD Burke]

After a recent discussion, my mind has been turned toward doublets. Specifically toward the Montrose. I'd like to ask for comments and opinions regarding an observation I made recently. To do so, I must present a few points:

1. This is a reproduction of a Confederate officer's shell jacket.



To my admittedly unschooled eye, it appears, with the exception of the military touches and the absent tails, to mirror the lines of a Montrose doublet.

Here is an image of a similar jacket, but with the lapels buttoned back to reveal the facings:



My thought was: Could this same concept be applied to a Montrose doublet?

If a talented tailor were turned loose with some fine midnight blue velvet fabric and some contrasting burgundy satin or grosgrain for the lining I think it might be quite a versatile garment.

1. It could be worn fully buttoned as a Montrose normally is.
2. It could be worj with the lapels buttoned back for a look similar to a Sherriffmuir (but more colorful).
3, It could be "half" buttoned, giving a look similar to this one from a previous thread:



So, I put it to the question! Am I brilliant? Am I daft? Would it be accepted as unique but proper evening wear or have I brought shame upoin my house for having conceived of such a thing?

KD
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