Quote Originally Posted by Planopiper
Personally, I think the Argyll jacket is the most versatile if you want something you can use for evening and formal wear, as well as some dressier day events where you want to wear a jacket. I used to think the argyll was equivelent to a suit jacket and the Prince Charlie to a tux, but really, the Argyll is equivelent to the tux and the PC more like a tail coat. There are a limited number of occasions where you really need to be that formal. I get use out of mine because I play for weddings. Otherwise, it would just hang in the closet. True, you can get away with over dressing when you go the kilt route, but I think you'll get more use from the argyll. You can actually use it for day wear and most people won't think it's too formal. I just bought a day jacket, which I wouldn't hesitate to wear anywhere I'd wear a jacket normally, but I think would be out of place at any formal event.

This is all just my 2 cents. YMMV
Good points about the Argyll -- my only problem is that the Argyll limits you somewhat on the formal side, since it is not quite as formal, as you mentioned, as the PC -- but, I go to several formal events a year, so while it may be right for me, it may be not right for others. The Argyll is certainly more versitile.

Cheers,

Todd