Everything Trog says.
I forgot to address one of your questions, which is whether you can wear a belt and a waistcoat together. Yes, there are pictures of it being done. Don't do it. One or the other. Depending on when and where this takes place, a belt and jacket may be much more comfortable than waistcoat and jacket.
You mention you have a coat with silver buttons. Is it Argyll style or Prince Charlie?
I was going to post a picture of the Duke of Argyll at his wedding. He wore a tweed jacket and vest, with a leather sporran. Few would fault his choices in matters of Highland dress. Then I noticed he wore a belt with his waistcoat. So there's that...
"There is no merit in being wet and/or cold and sartorial elegance take second place to common sense." Jock Scot
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