The ideal time for the black argyll

[McElmurry]

A versatile compromise tends to be the best option when facing varying conditions with a single tool. So I would say a trip where one jacket has to serve many purposes. If you are near home and have access to your entire wardrobe you may not reach for it at all.

[creagdhubh]

I have no idea, Nathan! Good question, mate.

What I do know is that I have never owned an Argyll style jacket in black Barathea wool with silver buttons and probably never will. Don't get me wrong, I like the look of it, especially when it's paired up with a 5 button waistcoat. I absolutely love the 19th-century styles with the elongated "Van Dyke" pockets on both the jacket and the waistcoat, i.e.- see some of Kenneth MacLeay's Highlanders and John Brown's (portrayed by Billy Connolly) version in the film "Mrs. Brown."

Honestly, I've never really had an occasion where I would even wear one. For me, it's either Highland daywear, which of course is an Argyll style jacket and waistcoat in tweed, or Highland black/white tie, which is a doublet in black Barathea or coloured velvet. I do realise that this topic may be quite subjective from person to person.

Cheers,