Quote Originally Posted by EHCAlum View Post
I actually kept the jacket unbuttoned the rest of the night, and had a waist plate. The back is straight across and the remaining 1/2 inch or so of the center flap was sewed up. Overall for a $6 jacket from the Salvation Army it turned out pretty decent. Michelle wasn't complaining and the gents at the shrine were more interested in having fun at my expense with the kilt, though they hushed up when they saw their ladies giving us attention and when I produced a bottle of Makers Mark.
Yes, I agree it turned out nicely. The people having fun at your expense were just jealous!