Picking the right jacket

**The Wizard of BC** · 6th September 13, 09:56 PM

If you would like something more like a suit coat how about the jacket in the middle?

I have them in stock in Charcoal and they can be made in about 38 different fabrics including Black Barathea, Tweeds of blues, greens, browns and grays and 22 different windowpane Tweeds.

One of the things I like to do is mix up my vests.

This lets you use the same jacket yet achieve a totally different look.

Or wear it without the vest.

Oh, and by the way---If anyone is good with photoshop we have been told we need to put a big fiery explosion behind us in the first photo.

**Downunder Kilt** · 6th September 13, 10:31 PM

That top photo wouldn't be the the kilt version of Charlies Angels would it? Steves Demons.

**MacLowlife** · 7th September 13, 05:34 AM

I know there are places in Florida where it gets cool, but I think you need to find the lightest weight jacket available. And I think you ought to buy it in some shade of blue or grey, depending on your taste and what looks good with your tartan. I do not care for black jackets, other than tuxedo jackets, but others like black blazers and black suits. And that is why you get so many endorsements of the black Argyll. I think a navy blazer is a better alternative and I think the kilt version is a navy argyll. Steve's charcoal grey is nice, too, but please be sure to get it in the lightest available worsted fabric- or some kind of silk and wool blend. Please consider a jacket in colors like these worn by the Duke of Rothesay, aka Prince Charles... http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-photos-49608/ . You will notice he is not afraid to wear subtly patterned jackets, but he seldom wears black ones in the daytime. If I were you, I'd go to a high-end thrift shop, find an orphaned 3 button suit coat, and take it to a good tailor to have it converted. Or order one from Steve. But get it in very lightweight fabric.

**Calgacus** · 9th September 13, 04:13 AM

Oh, and by the way---If anyone is good with photoshop we have been told we need to put a big fiery explosion behind us in the first photo.

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Here you go, "Licensed To Kilt"

**Calgacus** · 9th September 13, 07:20 AM

And a wallpaper version.

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**HippieLee** · 9th September 13, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by Calgacus

And a wallpaper version.

Friggin' Awesome!

**Liam** · 9th September 13, 02:17 PM

Steve... your outfits with with the different waist coats show how versatile a grey jacket can be. I particularly like the deep red one.

Cheers...Bill

**Highlander31** · 10th September 13, 08:58 PM

Steve, nice look.

What tartan is that?

**The Wizard of BC** · 10th September 13, 09:36 PM

The Tartan is HBC, The Hudson's Bay Company Tartan. Registered with the Scottish Tartans Authority as ITI #1612. Designed by Gordon Kirkbright of GK Textiles.

I think the story behind this Tartan may be interesting to some of our members.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=30049

I have gone through four bolts of this fabric. I have about 3/4 of a bolt in the shop right now. Gordon tells me that have the only bolts of this Tartan in private ownership in the world.