New Kilt Jacket and Waiscoat

**Profane James** · 4th October 15, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by IsaacW

Both matching and complementary are common and very braw!

Understood...and would an attempt be made to match material? This another subjective area?

**Downunder Kilt** · 4th October 15, 01:39 PM

Excellent score Mike, well done. certainly a great piece of kit to add to the inventory

**MNlad** · 4th October 15, 03:00 PM

Great acquisition. Those vintage jackets have a character I find lacking in most of today's run-of-the-mill offerings.

**Mike S** · 4th October 15, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by Profane James

I wasn't inferring they didn't match, just having a stream of consciousness moment. Again, I understand this is somewhat tangential, but if one has a jacket & waistcoat combination that are complimentary in color, but not exactly matched, is this commonly accepted? Subjective/matter of taste?

Sorry I misinterpreted your inquiry. I have seen some splendid pairings (both in the past and contemporary) that were tasteful but not too matchy-matchy. IMO, if it looks good, go for it.

**Profane James** · 4th October 15, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by Mike S

Sorry I misrepresented your inquiry. I have seen some splendid pairings (both in the past and contemporary) that were tasteful but not too matchy-matchy. IMO, if it looks good, go for it.

No worries! And good to know, I would tend to agree. Makes life easier when trying to put together a vintage outfit for sure!

**ASinclair** · 5th October 15, 08:37 AM

Very nice Mike. Congratulations!

**plaid preacher** · 5th October 15, 10:08 AM

Nice catch, Mike; and so nice to get the waistcoat. I always check those out when they list on Ebay to see if they will fit me. Was that the one that said there was some wear/flaw on the edge of the waistcoat?

**rebelrouser** · 5th October 15, 04:26 PM

Will you be sporting the new duds at the Indianapolis highland games ?

**MacGumerait** · 5th October 15, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by plaid preacher

Nice catch, Mike; and so nice to get the waistcoat. I always check those out when they list on Ebay to see if they will fit me. Was that the one that said there was some wear/flaw on the edge of the waistcoat?

Plaid preacher , yes the seller did mention there was some minor wear . However , the jacket and waistcoat look almost brand new . I don't see any sign of wear and the heavy tweed fabric still has quite a bit of that new stiffness to it . It is an older jacket and waistcoat as the labels on the inside breast pocket have an aged look . Although , I don't think the seller wore it much .

I know what you mean on sizes . I generally wear a US size 40 jacket , however , on the older kilt jackets I generally go for a size 42 as they tend to have tapered cut to them .

Cheers , Mike

**MacGumerait** · 5th October 15, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by rebelrouser

Will you be sporting the new duds at the Indianapolis highland games ?

Hey Rebel ! Yes , I plan to wear them unless the temp jumps up to 80 like it did today . The jacket and waistcoat are made from some fairly heavy tweed , definitely made for highland weather .

Are you and the missus going to the Indy games ?

Cheers , Mike