I, too, have seen alot said about dress codes. I can understand if the doublets and jabot are the peak of formal wear, but when do the average Joe-shmoes attend a white tie affair. As for the Prince Charlie and Argyll couldn't they be used for the same things? Like the tuxedo equivalent? Add a bit of silver and you have a formal jacket. But the Argyll or Braemar jackets and you could wear the one jacket style to wear to church, weddings, or dinner party and other less formal but dressy occasions.

Please don't be offended by my ignorance. I'm still learning.
Regards,
KC