odd looking tweed Argyll jackets on Ebay

[Nathan]

What bothers me the most about the example above is the lack of curve for the sporran...

Exactly! This is the most important point raised about the jacket thus far. The jacket is cut like a short saxon jacket with Highland elements tacked on, rather than like a kilt jacket.

[MacCathmhaoil]

Is it just me (probably) or does the right pocket flap on the new jacket appear to have more of a cant to it than the one on the left? Perhaps it's just the amount of pocket exposed behind each sleeve or the way it's hung on the mannequin, but it looks a bit off. Probably something that would never be noticed on a solid color jacket.

Put me down for preferring a slightly narrower lapel as well, but it is a nice looking tweed.

I thought that also about the pocket but wasn't certain if it was real or due to the way it was dressed. I find the proportions of the jacket off as well as the cut of the front will lead to that rumpled appearance when one flap of the jacket is in front of the sporran and the other behind. The older jackets were cut to compliment the sporran not to fight with it!

[David]

If the photo is meant to show the jacket off to its best, its not working and would put me off buying it. At first I thought the horizontal pattern of the tweed was not aligned on the left and right of the jacket due to the way it was hung on the dummy which would also explain the difference in the pockets. But then I noticed that the jacket was buttoned, so the two sides should be alinged, and there is definitely something going on/wrong with the buttoning. The button hole should be on the wearers left side, not the right as in this jacket.As my granny used to say; "If its cheap, its cheap for a reason".

[BCAC]

So, I'm not going to lie. I took a bite. I ordered one of these, and when it arrives I'll be sure to post plenty of pictures and a pros and cons list. How else can we truly judge a product unless some of us "take one for the team"? This is the one that I ordered, yes now that I look at it, the pockets are a wee bit high, I'm more concerned with am I going to have to shorten the length of the jacket as a whole? it just seems to be an inch or so too long. But, I can't fully say until it arrives. So, here's hoping that its not as big a blunder as I'm now thinking it may be.
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Interesting how everyone (thankfully) has their own opinions. I looked at your photo, before reading what you had typed and thought that looks a tad short in the body (I like my kilt jackets to be level with the fell which, on me, makes the body of the jacket about the same length as the sleeves), pockets look too high and there is no sporran cutaway. Then I read your post and you said that you're worried that you might have to get it shortened!

[artificer]

If the photo is meant to show the jacket off to its best, its not working and would put me off buying it. At first I thought the horizontal pattern of the tweed was not aligned on the left and right of the jacket due to the way it was hung on the dummy which would also explain the difference in the pockets. But then I noticed that the jacket was buttoned, so the two sides should be alinged, and there is definitely something going on/wrong with the buttoning. The button hole should be on the wearers left side, not the right as in this jacket.As my granny used to say; "If its cheap, its cheap for a reason".

The jacket isn't buttoned, the right (LSF) front panel is just sitting at an odd angle (so that you're looking at the edge seam of the right side). The button hole IS on the left.

I do agree that the hang of the jacket on the dummy is bad- I had the same thoughts regarding the alignment at first.

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[OC Richard]

A lot of lovely jackets there!

All have nice traditional styling, which is 'timeless'. One sees identically cut jackets in the 1930s through the 1950s to today.



I will point out that the original Ebay listing did not claim anywhere that the jacket was made in Scotland, or indeed in the UK. (Fabric yes, tailoring, no.) Sometimes what's NOT said speaks volumes.

(BTW I don't think I've ever seen a Pipe Band outfit stand out as so Pipe-Band-ish as in this photo!)

[Kilted Cole]

So, I received the jacket in the mail today....and the only thing that I like about it.....is the color. Its pretty much Charcoal. The vest that came with the jacket...I'm swimming in it! It is by no means a 44R Maybe a 52R, but not a 44! The gauntlet cuffs are waaaaay too loose, I feel as though if I flap my arms enough I may just be able to migrate south come this winter. The placement of the side pockets isn't all that bad...but the length..yeah, its a saxon cut for sure.....needless to say, I've learned my lesson. By only from vendors on this site! At least the jacket is the right chest size.

[Piobair]

Posted elsewhere, but worth repeating.... This jacket looks outstanding:



I'm not familiar with the companyhttp://www.harristweedclothing.co.uk...d-kilt-jacket/, but the sales contact lives in Leeds. Not sure if that's a flag or just the way they're doing business. Haven't heard back from my initial inquiry about who stocks their stuff. They've been registered since 2012. I'd live to learn more - definitely looks like an improvement over what's out there now.

[rlh2]

Please take this for what's it's worth, for I am a complete neophyte, but find the original OP posted jacket to be very handsome. I like the colors, texture, and overall pattern. I understand that it is non-traditional, but I think it's pleasing.

[Nathan]

Please take this for what's it's worth, for I am a complete neophyte, but find the original OP posted jacket to be very handsome. I like the colors, texture, and overall pattern. I understand that it is non-traditional, but I think it's pleasing.

I like the colours and texture too. The problem with the jacket is the cut. It's not meant to cover the sporran. A properly cut kilt jacket allows you to access your sporran and allows it to be displayed to its greatest advantage.