Argyll Kilt Jacket

[macwilkin]

Hey all,

I would like some advice on an Argyll jacket. I would love to be able to buy a jacket that is good for day, evening, and "formal", but don't know if this is possible. Do you think the black ones with silver buttons are too "dressy" for daywear? Does wearing the waistcoat make any difference on whether it is appropriate for daywear or not? What about the cuffs, are the straight cuffs or gaunlet cuffs more appropriate? I know the tweed ones are definitely good for daywear, but are they good (even a charcoal one) for dressier occasions? Thanks in advance for your advice and opinions!

Joe

I would think the charcoal tweed day jacket would work well for day or evening, given the colour, or at least a nice alternative to purchasing a PC, etc. It really depends on how many "formal affairs" you attend. At our Burns Supper, you see a fairly even mix of suits, blazers, Highland day wear and evening wear.

And personally, I like the look of a gentleman wi' a waistcoat -- get an inexpensive pocket watch wi' a chain, and you have a very classy look!

Take a look at Hector Russell's tweed jackets:

http://www.hector-russell.ca/jackets4.html

Cheers,

Todd