Opinions of the jacket I went for, and some other jacket related talk.

[Carlo]

If it is still the same design as last year, then we do have the "same" jacket.
I think it is quite smart and will get you through many situations.
Have fun and enjoy.

[Son of the Rock]

Thanks for the opinions guys, when all my stuff is ready and comes in like a week or so, I'll post some pictures.

As for epaulets, it indeed has them. As far as I could see, it was the same as an Argyll, but without the gauntlet-cuffs, instead being replaced with just a single square silver button, inkeeping with the buttons on the rest of the jacket. Like most Crails, the cuffs seem to have no turnback. I'll post some pictures when it comes.

Also, thanks for the links on formality. They will certainly be useful.

[rondo]

I prefer the less ornate jackets... more streamlined, less to fuss with.
Rondo

[The Wizard of BC]

Each retailer wants to have something slightly different to attract customers. However with only three or four jacket makers in the entire UK the actual difference is mostly in name only.

Lochcarron uses this photo in their catalog.



This clearly shows that the only difference in these three jackets is the sleeve cuff treatment. (note that all three are single button front, with round, cord like, braided epaulettes, scalloped and buttoned pocket flaps.)

The Argyle Gauntlet cuff lends its name to the Argyle Jacket.
The placket style cuff we associate with the Prince Charlie and it is called a Braemar.
And if there is one single button but no little slit opening it is called a Crail.

This naming only holds for Lochcarron.

Now compare the above to the jacket on the right below.