Quote Originally Posted by Ancienne Alliance View Post
My 2 cents on this one, if I may.

One of the reasons why I am so fond of these “out of categories” coatees, is that they have exactly the same function as a kilt : With a T-shirt you can go to a rugby match, and the next day have tea with the Queen. I all depends on how wear it.
Exactly! I rather tend to think that this is how they were worn originally, too, as most Highlanders did not have the means to own a closet full of clothing for different occasions.

Nota bene, in the Nineteenth Century, square buttons where seen as “cool” , now they are considered classy/formal. I would try to find either vintage square buttons (less shiny) or very original buttons (perhaps re-enactment).
Since the look I'm trying to shy away from is the ultra-formal end of the spectrum, I think your advice is perfect. Vintage buttons with some 'antiquing' to them would look great.

Following the same frame of thought, I wouldn't really want to exactly match the waist coat with the coatee's Barathea. I would have the waistcoat done in a “Lovat green”... a lighter green that would simply echo the darker Barathea green.
That's an excellent idea! You have excellent taste, Robert.