okay going to the USMC Ball....

[Chef]

As far as being a "Navy" item, remember, the USMC is part of the Department of the Navy.

Don't tell that to the marine Corps.

I agree if the jacket is "demilitarised" it is not a uniform and so may be worn by anyone. My point is while I think the jacket is a great idea (I own a white mess dress one myself) , I think it is better suited for a civillian gathering where most will not realise you are wearing a uniform jacket.

[Sir Robert]

The problem is that there is a lot of overlap between formal civillian wear and formal dress uniforms. There is a lot of incest here as uniforms follow civillian styles and civillians follow... you guessed it, military styles.

Take a good look at scottish men's jackets and you will see a link to military jackets.

The afore mentioned uniform company also makes "Ike" jackets for civilian police use. No if

[Chef]

The problem is that there is a lot of overlap between formal civillian wear and formal dress uniforms. There is a lot of incest here as uniforms follow civillian styles and civillians follow... you guessed it, military styles.

Take a good look at scottish men's jackets and you will see a link to military jackets.

The afore mentioned uniform company also makes "Ike" jackets for civilian police use. No if

Very true, my favourite jacket is a Montrose and there is no doubt about it's military roots, but while the military roots are obvious in many formal kilt jackets they are just as obviously civilian.

As a side point I have an Ike jacket and it works wonderfully with a kilt as well.

[switchblade5984]

i was thinking of doing alans conversion for a Jacket... would that be a no no?

Alexis did make the kilt

as for pics they will be up when the ensamble is together!

[Colin]

If it is a ball, I would at least do the eton jacket conversion with a tailor. An Argyle type jacket will likely look underdressed. A proper Prince Charlie would still be the best. Check out local Scottish shops near you, a lot of them will rent the jacket and waistcoat for a decent fee. There are also a lot fo shops that do online rentals. Cheaper than buying one, especially if you don't think it will get a lot of use after this event.

[switchblade5984]

i was withthe unit for 4 years and not one of them have a clue

no local scottish shops near me

on order is a fur sporran

what color for the jacket?
blue? black?

theres no white anywhere but the shirt....
how do i tie that in?


im wearing the green hose/tartan flashes
and green caubeen

[Livingston]

Here's an on-line rental place you might try. They are here in Colorado Springs but I haven't been by there. Not sure if they have a store front but probably not. They do have a phone number you can call.

[billmcc]

If it is a ball, I would at least do the eton jacket conversion with a tailor.

An Eton jacket probably won't need tailoring. See this thread:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ht=Eton+jacket

[mexpiper]

I think the following link with the dress etiquette should do. If still indoubt contact the group that is hosting your local event.

https://www.mymarinecorpsball.com/EtiquettePopUp.aspx

dress guidlines for marines:
http://www.tecom.usmc.mil/mcub/libra...CH2.htm#UR2001

link to website of the Fresno Marine Ball:
http://www.lemoore.navy.mil/matsg/mcball.htm

p.s. Call the formal rentals (i.e. Tuxedo Stores) to see if they rent kilts... Some do and they don't really advertise it.

mexpiper

[Colin]

An Eton jacket probably won't need tailoring. See this thread:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ht=Eton+jacket

True, but you would still want to switch it from looking like a waiter's jacket to a kilt jacket. That means changing the buttons, etc. If you are not good with a needle and thread, you may want to take it in to a pro, so that the buttons are straight and line up on each arm. Brunnets and Struth in Ontario has some PC waistcoats for $45 cdn in their clearance section that could be added to add to the final appearance as well.