Hi Ken,

I own a Sheriffmuir and a stomach.

I believe that the Sherriffmuir has some advantages over the Montrose -

- It is more forgiving for those of us of a fuller figure. It is designed to hang open at the front, so an extra inch (or two) is not noticeable.

- Heat dissipation. Because it is open fronted, it allows the wearer to stay cooler, without having to look sloppy. The Montrose stays buttoned up, or looks terrible.

- Matching waistcoat or Contrasting. Far more choice available to the wearer. Bright, sombre, matching, tartan cut on the bias - all could change the look.

- Take off your jacket. If the Sheriffmuir is removed, the wearer is still wearing a shirt (with tie or jabot) and a waistcoat. Many Montrose wearers, wear only a tee shirt under the jacket in an effort to keep cool.

- Civilian versus Military. I think that the Sheriffmuir looks like a civilian jacket, whereas the Montrose has a definite military look.

- Sash of an Order. If the Sash of an Order is worn at a white tie event it can still be worn under the jacket like its coat-tailed brothers. I do not think it would look right with a Montrose.

Regards

Chas