You are more than welcome mate. I am pleased to see that Matt, Scott and Sandy responded to your query, as I trust their experienced judgment and advice immensely. I also tend to agree with Matt in terms of the Sheriffmuir. I for one do not purchase any piece of Highland attire that I know will not fit well. The fit, cut, and measurements are all extremely vital to the final appearance, as I am sure you are well aware, and that is why I tend to have my doublets made bespoke to my frame. I too have a relatively small waist and broad shoulders, so I understand where you are coming from.

I absolutely love the way my Regulation doublet looks when I wear it. I also own a simple, understated, and very elegant Coatee from Kinloch-Anderson as well. The Coatee does not have braided epualettes, has only three buttons on the front, does have tails with buttons in rear, has Braemar cuffs, and is made of 15 ounce, black barathea wool. It is probably too simple and understated for what you are looking for, and is somewhat actually that way for me at this point in my life (though it has its uses for certain events and I adore the cut and simplicity), that is why I am in the process of having a tartan doublet made (see my thread in the traditional Highland dress topic on XMTS) at the moment!

I do concur with what Sandy, Scott, and MacLowlife mentioned regarding the 1822 style doublet. I would indeed tone it down a wee bit by not having the gold braiding-that looks too much like a costume doublet, or more along the lines of a uniform. I do not own a doublet or coatee in velvet, though I have often dreamed of getting one, it never occurred to me that the fabric would leave deep creases like Scott said, hmmm, probably wont consider a velvet doublet anymore then since I am so OCD (thanks to the Marine Corps!) when it comes to my Highland attire-no wrinkles!!!

Good luck with your new venture my friend and please keep all of us posted!

Cheers,