Selecting a Day Kilt Jacket, advice.

[CollinMacD]

Thank you, I feel much better on the choice, and Jock pushed me over the line. Jock's comments are usually on target and I appreciate his honesty and frankness.

[tweedhead]

I had a jacket and waistcoat made by them recently, it finally arrived a few weeks ago and I wore it to a colleague's retirement party (apologies for having to tilt your heads):
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I went with the simpler style they offer as I really like the clean look and silhouette and it is hands down the best kilt jacket I've ever had or handled. To do better I'd expect you'd have to go full bespoke like McMurdo. I think you'll be quite pleased when you have it in hand.

[McMurdo]

I had a jacket and waistcoat made by them recently, it finally arrived a few weeks ago and I wore it to a colleague's retirement party (apologies for having to tilt your heads):
IMG_2018-02-23_22-42-38.jpg
I went with the simpler style they offer as I really like the clean look and silhouette and it is hands down the best kilt jacket I've ever had or handled. To do better I'd expect you'd have to go full bespoke like McMurdo. I think you'll be quite pleased when you have it in hand.

That is a wonderful looking set. I'd wear them in a heartbeat. Nice looking Maple Leaf tartan as well, where abouts in Canada are you if you don't mind my asking.

[tweedhead]

That is a wonderful looking set. I'd wear them in a heartbeat. Nice looking Maple Leaf tartan as well, where abouts in Canada are you if you don't mind my asking.

I live in Hamilton, Ontario

[McMurdo]

I live in Hamilton, Ontario

If you are ever in Toronto on the first Tuesday of the month please stop by at our Tartan Tuesday kilt night.

[CollinMacD]

That is so good to hear. I have only been told they do excellent work, but really never have seen the results, but even better is that you are happy with the cut and fit. It looks great with your kilt. I will be placing order end of this month, been saving for several months to make this purchase, and getting close, have been in touch with the House of Labhran and provided measurement, and talked to them, we are ready to go, just got to pay the piper.

Here is the tweed that I have finally chosen as I have rethought the entire purchase.



This will be worn with the MacDonald Ancient what you see on my avatar, and the MacDonald Clanranald modern dress. I chose a neutral gray with a slight line in deep blue/red color. I think it will work just fine.

[ShaunMaxwell]

Collin:

I'm sure you'll be happy with your purchase. The fabric isn't terribly different from the Kirkton Tweed offered by Slanj, which seems to be paired with a MacDonald tartan in the image below. (I trust you will forgo the ruche tie!)



I acquired one of these some time back, and it even works with my red Maxwell!



Looking forward to seeing photos of the finished product!

SM

[Liam]

I had a jacket and waistcoat made by them recently, it finally arrived a few weeks ago and I wore it to a colleague's retirement party (apologies for having to tilt your heads):

I went with the simpler style they offer as I really like the clean look and silhouette and it is hands down the best kilt jacket I've ever had or handled. To do better I'd expect you'd have to go full bespoke like McMurdo. I think you'll be quite pleased when you have it in hand.

It looks great with our national tartan!

[Terry Searl]

I had a jacket and waistcoat made by them recently, it finally arrived a few weeks ago and I wore it to a colleague's retirement party (apologies for having to tilt your heads):
IMG_2018-02-23_22-42-38.jpg
I went with the simpler style they offer as I really like the clean look and silhouette and it is hands down the best kilt jacket I've ever had or handled. To do better I'd expect you'd have to go full bespoke like McMurdo. I think you'll be quite pleased when you have it in hand.

Thank-you so much for posting the photo and especially with the flat bottomed waist coat. Being a fellow with a rather large aspect I can see that the flat bottomed waist coat may help to lessen the protrusion, a waist coat with points often makes the larger tummy more pronounced..... it also allows the sporran to be worn a bit higher (which I like) without interfering with the waist coat.....thanx again

[tweedhead]

It's the first straight-bottomed waistcoat I've owned, kilt outfit or otherwise, and now having tried it I quite like the style. I probably won't need another set for a long long time, but when I do I'll absolutely be getting a similar piece of kit.

Cheers!