Doublet

[Zardoz]

Glengarry Hats sells a doublet like that. They'll do custom stuff, so I'd guess they could make it without the pockets etc.

http://www.glengarryhats.com/cutaway...rgdf63kfofrdu0

[MacLowlife]

Speaking of running across things and liking the looks of them, I found this Civil War era (reproduction) shell jacket that might work as a formal doublet. With a change of buttons and perhaps some dressing-up of the sleeve cuffs, it might just fit the bill. Thoughts?

Tobus, I found a double breasted one that I like better. But wouldn't you feel funny wearing the uniform of an invading army?

[Tobus]

LOL, I'm going to stay FAR away from that one, MacLL!

[David Thorpe]

Where did you find this jacket was it in the US or over the pond?

http://www.greathighlandwear.com/

Lists a US office address, but I know nothing about the company. Very low prices -- almost certainly imports, and not the UK either.

[Chas]

http://www.greathighlandwear.com/

Lists a US office address, but I know nothing about the company. Very low prices -- almost certainly imports, and not the UK either.

I think you will find that they do not have a good reputation here.

Regards

Chas

[MacLowlife]

While we are dancing around what is and isn't quite right, I'd like to recommend this:
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c....aspx?a=759130
If it is the same one I bought a few years ago, it is quite nice- barathea-like dark navy wool, very plain. Yes, it has pockets. No it is not designed for kilt wear. The buttons are mostly hidden, so you can't even nudge it by using square silver ones. But it looks pretty good. And it costs $20.

[OC Richard]

Where did you find this jacket was it in the US or over the pond?

Very far over the pond, in India or Pakistan I would guess.

For a Blue Patrol Dress jacket of the highest quality you can go to Burnett & Struth's.

[rsvpiper]

I would say http://imperialhighlandsupplies.com/ going by the foties in fact most if not all the foties on glenngarrys site come from them or the other way round

[longhuntr74]

I'd say it's "the other way around" as you put it. It appears that Imperial has "reappropriated" its images from Glengarryhats' site...along with some images from Scotweb and some other sites as well.

Edited to add...I recall an entire thread about this company that turned into a big debate over intellectual property, etc.

[OC Richard]

Just came across this postcard which shows the traditional role of the Blue Patrol Dress jacket in the Army, worn with trews by officers and senior noncommissioned officers.