Selecting a Day Kilt Jacket, advice.

[CollinMacD]

Greetings all,

I am at the stage where I would like to purchase a very nice day kilt jacket and a Waistcoat to go with my MacDonald Clanranald Ancient kilt. I have looked at all the "traditional" style jackets and have come across this one, from a very reputable Scottish vendor. The Balmoral Tweed Kilt Doublet, which I just love. It has a classic collar and four button fastening with the gauntlet style cuffs and Inverness skirts are all finished with leather covered buttons and flat epaulettes on each shoulder. I know its a bit formal, but I emailed the owner and he stated this style was very popular in the 1920's and is making a comeback, but it really is not a formal dress jacket, but more of a day jacket. I have chosen a non-pattern tweed material, if you go to the site material number 877. My question is, am I being too formal as a day jacket with this, is this considered acceptable? I just want to make sure before I invest a hefty sum to have this made. Thoughts:

Here it is:



Details:



Waistcoat will be in matching tweed:



Thank you...

[Father Bill]

They're absolutely beautiful and yes, traditional, and yes, more formal than many, so here's the question (it's always the question): Where are you going and what are you doing during the days for which it is planned?

I'd love to have one like that, and yes, I'd wear it days, but mostly to fairly dress-up events. For something less dressy and still a beautiful day jacket, have a look at Steve's "Kilt-kut jackets" here:



I own something somewhere in between:



And having said that... I love the jacket & vest you're showing. (Covet, covet!)

[KiltedSergeant]

My question is, am I being too formal as a day jacket with this, is this considered acceptable? I just want to make sure before I invest a hefty sum to have this made.

That is gorgeous, and I wish I had one! But, I agree with Father Bill. It won't give you the flexibility to wear to most any daytime event that a basic Argyll, or one like he's wearing in his photo, or the kilt-kut jacket would. There are many- maybe most- daytime events at which that would look a bit too formal.

Therefore, my suggestion is..............................buy one of each!

[Father Bill]

P.S. - I see that it's "House of Labhran" and I went to their not-inexpensive website but couldn't find it. Can you link for us?

[FossilHunter]

My understanding is that, traditionally, tweed is tweed and all of equal formality, regardless of style and color. Kind of like how a regulation doublet and PC in black barathea are equally suitable for black tie.

I think it looks amazing and would happily wear it on any occasion that called for a tweed jacket.

[ShaunMaxwell]

P.S. - I see that it's "House of Labhran" and I went to their not-inexpensive website but couldn't find it. Can you link for us?

https://houseoflabhran.net/product/b...t-waistcoat-2/

[Father Bill]

https://houseoflabhran.net/product/b...t-waistcoat-2/

Thank you.

Dearish for daywear, I'd think, compared to some other options, but as I say... beautiful!

I'm interested in hearing from our native Highlanders to see what they think of it in terms of price and applicability.

[CollinMacD]

My understanding is that, traditionally, tweed is tweed and all of equal formality, regardless of style and color. Kind of like how a regulation doublet and PC in black barathea are equally suitable for black tie.

I think it looks amazing and would happily wear it on any occasion that called for a tweed jacket.

That is what I think too. The owner told me that it was very popular in the 1920-1930's and was considered to be a daytime jacket, even though it sports tails.

Fr. Bill asked where I intend to where it, and that would be at Scottish Games, informal Scottish events that I attend with St. Andrews Society, and Clan Donald events, places that do not require formal wear. I still like being dressed, and if I wear a polo shirt or such I normally were the inexpensive sport kilts, not my nice wool. So I would only wear this when I am wearing my 13 and 16 oz kilts. My wife and I attend about 4 formal events a year, and about 10 informal a year. When we attend events in the hot Virginia sun, that is when the sport kilts, and polo shirts are worn, of course picnics and outdoor day events.

As you can tell I just love this look, to me looks very much Highlander, and that is where my ancestors are from, so carrying on tradition, even though there is a pond between us, I try to respect and dignify the Scottish Traditions. Glad so far, everybody approves of it. Bit pricey, but I have saved for months to buy this, and will at end of this month.

[CollinMacD]

They're absolutely beautiful and yes, traditional, and yes, more formal than many, so here's the question (it's always the question): Where are you going and what are you doing during the days for which it is planned?

I'd love to have one like that, and yes, I'd wear it days, but mostly to fairly dress-up events. For something less dressy and still a beautiful day jacket, have a look at Steve's "Kilt-kut jackets" here:


And having said that... I love the jacket & vest you're showing. (Covet, covet!)

You are one sharp Padre, Father Bill.... Nice look

This the 11th commandment is "Thou shall not covet thy fellow laddies Scottish attire." Think it was lost when Moses broke those tablets first time around....

[Baeau]

This the 11th commandment is "Thou shall not covet thy fellow laddies Scottish attire." Think it was lost when Moses broke those tablets first time around....

Nope, that's the 12th commandment. I did the 11th, about 20 years ago. Don't know where the finished went. I had the rough in a binder, In front of me.