RHF jacket, appropriate wear?

**macwilkin** · 4th October 05, 08:04 PM

Hmm...good question. I do agree with Raph. that modifications, such as removing insignia, decorations, etc. would need to be made before a civilian wore it, but I also agree with Bob -- this particular type of tunic (No. 2 Dress) is very military in appearance and should probably be left as a piece of uniform, such as a pipe band, reenactment unit, etc.

I think a mufti (civilian) day jacket, even one that has been cut down from a Saxon sport coat/blazer would be far better for day wear. Just my opinion.

Cheers,

Todd

**bubba** · 4th October 05, 09:48 PM

The jacket would probably work if you removed all the insignia and ribbons. Further, I'd have it dyed black to get away from the military coloring.

**David Thornton** · 5th October 05, 05:24 AM

As cheap as it was, and appeared to be in good shape, I still think that it would have been a great jacket for around the farm, working the dogs. Not a dinner jacket, just a coat.
I'm still toying with the idea.
David

**macwilkin** · 5th October 05, 05:30 AM

Originally Posted by David Thornton

As cheap as it was, and appeared to be in good shape, I still think that it would have been a great jacket for around the farm, working the dogs. Not a dinner jacket, just a coat.
I'm still toying with the idea.
David

David,

Ur, ummm...I don't think you'd find it a suitable garment for farm work. This is a No. 2 Dress tunic, which designed to wear "on parade" instead of in the field. This would be like wearing a USMC "green" jacket or the US Army's "class A's" as work clothes.

I would recommend a Barbour or a "barn coat" for L.L. Bean or Woolrich rather than a No. 2 dress for working with the dogs.

Cheers,

Todd

**F16WarBird** · 5th October 05, 06:06 AM

Out of respect, unless you are a reenactor, I would "sanitize" it of all military accutrements (sp?) since you didn't earn the right to wear them.

I mean that not as an insult but more as a fact.

I can't stand it when I see Stargate fans wearing Air Force uniforms at conventions. As an Airman (NCO), I earned the right to wear the uniform, rank, and awards & decs. The 20 year old Lt Colonel wearing it so he can feel cool did not.

I am NOT comparing you to them. This is not a flame. It's just a pet peeve I have.

Having said all of that, I would've snagged this item if I had seen it. It looks great! There's no rule that says you can't come up with your own ensemble to compliment your kilts.

I'm working on right now that is a cross between an imperial officer (Star Wars) and a casual kilt. Why?

Because I can. ;)

Let's see some pics with you wearing the jacket with a kilt. :-)

**Colin** · 5th October 05, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by David Thornton

As cheap as it was, and appeared to be in good shape, I still think that it would have been a great jacket for around the farm, working the dogs. Not a dinner jacket, just a coat.
I'm still toying with the idea.
David

In that case, Give'r!! My only concern would be the length. You don't want it to mess with the pleats. The front has a nice cut that should work well with a sporran. For that price, it would be a nice day jacket.

**Planopiper** · 5th October 05, 11:52 AM

I wouldn't hesitate to wear it, after removing the military insignia. It looks like a nice, light-weight day jacket. Probably cooler than tweed, even if it is wool. I wouldn't worry about the length. It's already made to be worn with a kilt. For that price you can't go wrong, as long as it's not too small, which it is for me.

**macwilkin** · 5th October 05, 12:09 PM

It looks like a nice, light-weight day jacket. Probably cooler than tweed, even if it is wool. I wouldn't worry about the length. It's already made to be worn with a kilt.

Just my two cents here:

The No. 2 Dress tunic is just that -- a dress tunic for the parade ground. It is cut like a dress uniform (again, think USMC "greens" or Army Class A's) and is not as comfortable as a civilian kilt jacket. And since it is similar to the US NPS service dress jacket (our dress uniform), I can attest to the fact that they get pretty warm, especially in the summer. It's really not a practical garment for "kicking around" in, because it's not designed to be.

But, it's your decision, David. And at least it would be going to a "kiltie".

Cheers,

Todd

**Raphael** · 5th October 05, 12:11 PM

Le Chateau, a Canadian Clothing retailer is selling a tweed blazer that looks like the one in the aution. Of course, the blazer is not cut for the kilt.

www.le-chateau.com