Coloured Waistcoats

**Dram** · 5th November 11, 08:48 AM

Would love to see a picture!

**creagdhubh** · 5th November 11, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by Dram

Would love to see a picture!

Me too!

**davidlpope** · 5th November 11, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

David,

Did this waistcoat arrive in time?

Cheers,

There's been a bit of a backlog at the tailors, so not yet. Matt has the situation well in hand and I'll post photos once they arrive.

David

**2a5t2f7** · 5th November 11, 10:54 AM

I bought one from here and have been very pleased with the quality and fit. It is a nice addition for a different look and offers many different color/button choices.

http://www.newjerseypiper.com/vests.html

**Stirling McQueen** · 5th November 11, 04:07 PM

I wonder if anyone has ever tried this company with good or not so good results?

http://www.tailor4less.com/en-us/men/custom-waistcoats/

Peace
Henry

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 5th November 11, 05:25 PM

I think the waistcoat shown is probably too long to wear with a kilt. It appears to by cut to be worn with trousers worn on the hip, rather than at the natural waist where a kilt is worn.

**SlackerDrummer** · 5th November 11, 08:55 PM

It asks for a height (of the waistcoat) measurement, so you can get it kilt appropriate.

**creagdhubh** · 6th November 11, 06:06 AM

Originally Posted by davidlpope

There's been a bit of a backlog at the tailors, so not yet. Matt has the situation well in hand and I'll post photos once they arrive.

David

Cheers David!

I have a question (for you and the rabble), when one wears a an 'open' doublet, say for example, a Sheriffmuir or Regulation, or perhaps a coatee of some sort, done entirely in velvet, and one wishes to wear a different coloured waistcoat with the velvet doublet or coatee, should the waistcoat be made of velvet as well, or would it be okay (would it look smart) if the waistcoat was made out of a different material...let's say, barathea wool?

I understand that most 'open' velvet doublets and coatees will come with a matching velvet waistcoat, but I am curious about wearing a non-velvet, solid coloured waistcoat with it's velvet doublet or coatee. Does my question make sense?

Cheers,

**Chas** · 6th November 11, 06:16 AM

My Sheriffmuir came with matching six button, round and high necked waistcoat. I am looking for a complimentary waistcoat. I think something in silk would be nice.

Regards

Chas

**SFCRick** · 6th November 11, 06:25 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

It was said, in my youth, that the problem with a person wearing a red waistcoat with formal attire was that one often got mistaken for staff.

About 15 years ago I had to attend a Military Ball in full mess dress. This was in the DC area at a very nice hotel with hundreds in attendence, mostly Flag officers. The next morning we were at breakfast and shared a large table with a couple from Utah that were in town on vacation. The gent and his wife started telling us they saw the most amazing sight last night- a Waiters Ball and that they even put awards on their uniforms- well I spit out some coffee and the 4 star next to me could not stop laughing.