Quote Originally Posted by JWLC View Post
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Obviously, it should more than do the job more black-tie; or white-tie functions for that matter.
Here's the catch though; can it pass as Highland morning wear? It bears passing similarity to a black Argyll; and I thought it might do the job were I to swap the buttons for bone or leather ones, and team it with a day waistcoat.

Has anyone ever seen, or owned, a doublet of this sort? Or for that matter, whether something this unique is still produced? It doesn't look like something you can easily purchase off-the-peg, and the fact that it detracts from the whole cookie-cutter look really appealed to me. Because I'm quite ready to spend a fortune on Highland wear I really was quite lucky.
That is a very nice score indeed... good ol' eBay, eh?

I have seen other Xmarkers with similar, second hand, regulation doublets. There are a number of places to buy a jacket like that and, though the current off-the-rack take on it is a little bit different in terms of button or tash placement, one could always have it made up to resemble yours if they were to go bespoke. It is definitely a sharp looking alternative to the ubiquitous Prince Charlie.

Traditionally, that is is an evening wear jacket and I don't think it would be worn for morning attire. I think the formality of your regulation doublet would clash if you put leather or horn buttons on it Formal day wear would instead be a black, dress Argyll with silver buttons, which can also be found quite cheaply on eBay.