Argyll Kilt Jacket

[JBfromBS]

I have a black argyll and I have worn it at a wedding, with a tie, and kilt. Very nice semi formal look. My wife still get's compliments from her cousin (the bride).
I have worn the same kilt & jacket with tux shirt & black bow tie at a black tie affair & I was the hit of ball. I did not buy a PC because I don't expect to wear the formal get up more than once a year (decade).
Seems like a great alternative to buying multiple jackets.
David

That is what I was thinking, also. I think the black one with the silver buttons would look great with a regular tie and vest at weddings (not if you're the groom, of course ) and other semi-formal events AND also be alright to be worn with a wing-collar shirt and bow tie at black-tie events. What I am wondering is would it be too dressy at daywear type events (with the silver buttons and all)? I definitely cannot see buying a PC, because it is so rare where I would need it, and it really cannot be worn other than a "formal" event. (Although there is a great deal on them on eBay right now,
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1)
I agree that with the charcoal tweed Argyll it would be outstanding at any day/evening event, but there is just no way it could be worn at a black-tie event. Maybe it would be best to buy this type, and rent a PC when needed?

Anyway, thanks for the advice and opinions so far. Keep 'em coming, I definitely value you guys' thoughts! 8-)

Joe

[Alan H]

I have to ask you, how many black-tie events do you go to?

I'm a musician and have probably worn a tuxedo more than the overwhelming majority of people on this board, but still and all, non-concert black tie events, well. If I go to one in five years it'd be stretching it. I'm not going to buy a $300 jacket to wear to one event in five years.

Now, a charcoal tweed Argyle...THAT is a versatile piece of kit. Black just screams "formal", but charcoal is pretty dressy, too. I cannot imagine but that a charcoal tweed Argyle would look fantastic at any number of events.

As for cuffs, well, this is just my personal opinion, eh? Gauntlet cuffs and all look really great, but they are somewhat type-forming, perhaps, dare I say it, "anachronistic"? This is just my humble opinion, of course. Others may bristle at that word! LOLOL

If I were choosing to purchase a kilt jacket, I would choose a Braemer style jacket with plain cuffs. I'd get it in charcoal tweed, and match it with oatmeal gray hose and be dressed to the nines. But that's just me.

[macwilkin]

I have to ask you, how many black-tie events do you go to?

I'm a musician and have probably worn a tuxedo more than the overwhelming majority of people on this board, but still and all, non-concert black tie events, well. If I go to one in five years it'd be stretching it. I'm not going to buy a $300 jacket to wear to one event in five years.

Now, a charcoal tweed Argyle...THAT is a versatile piece of kit. Black just screams "formal", but charcoal is pretty dressy, too. I cannot imagine but that a charcoal tweed Argyle would look fantastic at any number of events.

As for cuffs, well, this is just my personal opinion, eh? Gauntlet cuffs and all look really great, but they are somewhat type-forming, perhaps, dare I say it, "anachronistic"? This is just my humble opinion, of course. Others may bristle at that word! LOLOL

If I were choosing to purchase a kilt jacket, I would choose a Braemer style jacket with plain cuffs. I'd get it in charcoal tweed, and match it with oatmeal gray hose and be dressed to the nines. But that's just me.

I have to second Alan's remarks; On average I attend 3-5 formal/black tie Scottish functions a year, plus the odd non-Scottish function, so I have my own Prince Charlie jacket, waistcoat and other bits of formal "kit", but I would say I get far more use out of my day jacket. Don't get me wrong, I love my PC and I love to wear formal attire, but I love the rugged country-gent look of the tweed day jacket.

On tux-shirts: I know the winged-collar tux shirt is everywhere these days, and a lot of folks wear them with PC's and Argyll jackets, but technically, winged collar formal shirts are for white tie (the most formal of formals) only. For black tie affairs, a tux shirt with a "regular" stand-and-fall collar is the better choice, and far more comfortable on the neck, especially when that winged collar shirt has a lot of starch! My tux shirt is from TM Lewin in London (check out the sale and clearance prices for places like Lewin, etc. on line, you'll find some bargins and some nice shirts!) and I love to wear it.

Cheers,

Todd

[billmcc]

Joe,

A black Argyle jacket with silver buttons would probably be too dressy for day wear. I intend to get a black Argyle and replace the silver buttons with black buttons to make it more versatile.

[An t-Ileach]

I'd go for a Rifle Green barathea Argyle jacket with silver buttons and scarlet trim,... but them I'm biased.:-)