civilian "Argyll"jackets

[Nathan]

1) can/should a tweed jacket be worn for morning dress through to evening wear (non black tie) with or without a waistcoat?

Although a tweed can be worn in the morning or in the evening, it can be worn as neither morning dress nor evening wear. As Colin mentioned, both morning dress and evening wear are formal so a tweed as a suit equivalent isn't up to snuff.

Morning Dress


The equivalent to this level of dress is the black barathea silver buttoned Argyll.

Evening wear (black tie)


Evening wear (white tie)



The good news is that you can wear the tweed for almost any other occasion!

2) I have a charcoal tweed jacket and am considering buying a waistcoat to go with it. I'm concerned that getting one that is exact match is possible, so could I get a complementary one in blue or green sort of idea?

As mentioned by others, a contrasting waistcoat or no waistcoat is preferable to one that almost matches. You won't find a matching one.

3) should it be tweed or could it be baretha in a complementary colour?

Either will work nicely but tweed is ideal.

Pictures if you have them would be appreciated.
Slainte David

For more details about the different levels of dress consult this article that CMcG and I wrote:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...xamples-85511/

[David Dubh]

Thanks Nathan
I have a prince Charlie with waistcoat which I have worn walking my daughters down the aisle. I did also view your thread, I was just a bit unclear and didn't want my questions to detract from that great thread that you and CMcG did.
Cheers

[Micric]

I have always liked a contrasting weskit, and some of the above are lovely examples.

Plus, as they say, "A contrast is better than a bad match!"

Steve A,

I must compliment you on such a perfectly fitting jacket! (Photos page 1) A lot I don't know, but when something fits, I know it. :-)

[OC Richard]

I just have to say that this is perhaps the nicest photo of an XMarker I've seen in my years on these boards! Well done indeed!

It should be on the cover of a book somewhere.

I love seeing red and yellow and buff waistcoats, but this brown (maroon?) one and the way it contrasts with the soft tweed is brilliant.

[kiltedtom]

Downunder,

Just want to say that you look quite spiffy in your jacket, kilt, vest, etc. But I love the antique cars behind you. And most of all, you look just like you fit into the class of people who would be driving those cars, or, perhaps, sitting in the back with someone else driving for you. Very classy!!!

Tom

[Liam]

And the vintage autos aren't bad either.....

[mbuff]

I especially like the burgundy waistcoat. Very nice contrast.