Black and White Houndstooth Tweed Kilt Jacket and Waistcoat - What do you think?

[artificer]

I actually have an ivory and deep grey houndstooth I've been considering having converted.

One of the things I like about the Duke's houndstooth is that it is very plain. No epaulettes, no cuffs, slash pockets.

I think if you're going with THAT much pattern you can dial back some of the extra details. If pressed to add a bit of fanciness
I'd probably go with a Mariner/Braemar cuff.

ith:

[creagdhubh]

I actually have an ivory and deep grey houndstooth I've been considering having converted.

One of the things I like about the Duke's houndstooth is that it is very plain. No epaulettes, no cuffs, slash pockets.

I think if you're going with THAT much pattern you can dial back some of the extra details. If pressed to add a bit of fanciness
I'd probably go with a Mariner/Braemar cuff.

ith:

Thanks, Scott. I received my new kilt jacket and waistcoat in the Kirkton tweed shown below and I had it made up in the same fashion described above and I absolutely love it! I really need to get some photos up, and I will certainly accomplish that in due course.

I understand your point in regards to keeping the jacket simple, but I have moved away from that. I used to own three tweed kilt jackets and waistcoats, all from Kinloch Anderson, that had plain cuffs, plain pocket flaps, no epaulettes, etc. Whereas I did fancy that look and still do, I feel my tastes have changed and now, I am really keen on having the traditional gauntlet cuffs, epaultettes, scalloped pocket flaps, etc. It has kind of been a weird evolution for me I suppose, but it is what it is.



Cheers,

[artificer]

Thanks, Scott. I received my new kilt jacket and waistcoat in the Kirkton tweed shown below and I had it made up in the same fashion described above and I absolutely love it! I really need to get some photos up, and I will certainly accomplish that in due course.

I understand your point in regards to keeping the jacket simple, but I have moved away from that. I used to own three tweed kilt jackets and waistcoats, all from Kinloch Anderson, that had plain cuffs, plain pocket flaps, no epaulettes, etc. Whereas I did fancy that look and still do, I feel my tastes have changed and now, I am really keen on having the traditional gauntlet cuffs, epaultettes, scalloped pocket flaps, etc. It has kind of been a weird evolution for me I suppose, but it is what it is.



Cheers,

LOL! Fair enough. I'm not one of nature's peacocks (I own 7 black suits and I wasn't an undertaker), so any extraneous details tend to make me a bit uncomfortable.
I do like the traditional look of the gauntlet cuffs, etc, but they're generally just too fancy for me.

Can't wait to see the pix of yours, when it's finished.

ith:

[ShaunMaxwell]

I love it as well. In fact, I could swear I saw a kilt jacket/waistcoat like this on ebay very recently...

[Grizzly]

Kyle I am sure that it will look splendid, I love the earthy tones and why not have the embellishments. It will make an excellent addition to your already superb wardrobe.

[JSFMACLJR]

Kyle,
You know how I feel about jackets like this! I think they look perfect with a kilt, regardless of the tartan ( well, there might be one or two that wouldn't work! ).

Here is a photo of me wearing the jacket in question:Sandy and Sara.jpg

I also have a photo of a friend of mine wearing a similar jacket. Unlike mine, this Sandy's jacket is very plain and simple, e.g. with no cuffs or epaulettes.Lochearnhead%20Highland%20Games%20official.jpg

And then there is this great photo of Lord Lovat, from Life: Lord Lovat 2.jpg

[Nathan]

And then there is this great photo of Lord Lovat, from Life: Lord Lovat 2.jpg

Check the pockets! Lovat's jacket looks like a conversion!

[creagdhubh]

Kyle,
You know how I feel about jackets like this! I think they look perfect with a kilt, regardless of the tartan ( well, there might be one or two that wouldn't work! ).

Here is a photo of me wearing the jacket in question:Sandy and Sara.jpg

I also have a photo of a friend of mine wearing a similar jacket. Unlike mine, this Sandy's jacket is very plain and simple, e.g. with no cuffs or epaulettes.Lochearnhead%20Highland%20Games%20official.jpg

And then there is this great photo of Lord Lovat, from Life: Lord Lovat 2.jpg

Thanks for chiming in, Sandy! The photos are wonderful. Whereas I do like all three styles of houndstooth/check jackets represented, I must say that yours is the closest in style and pattern size of which I prefer. Just superb.

[creagdhubh]

LOL! Fair enough. I'm not one of nature's peacocks (I own 7 black suits and I wasn't an undertaker), so any extraneous details tend to make me a bit uncomfortable.
I do like the traditional look of the gauntlet cuffs, etc, but they're generally just too fancy for me.

Can't wait to see the pix of yours, when it's finished.

ith:

I completely understand. I once thought the extra details and decoration of fancier cuffs, epaulettes - whether flat or braided, buttons on the pocket flaps, etc, were a bit superfluous and just a hangover from the military, but over the past year or so, I have really began to fancy those "extra" details on Highland day jackets. I always loved the use of it on my Regulation doublet and other Highland evening jackets/doublets too. I do like the simplicity of the Duke of Windsor's check/houndstooth jacket, but then I am also fond of the same patterned jacket with all of those other traditional details. Perhaps Sandy will post a photo of him in his similar jacket, since his incorporates the gauntlet cuffs, epaulettes, etc., and looks quite smart. Decisions, decisions...hahaha!