interesting jacket

**Computergeek** · 7th August 08, 07:45 AM

wasn't sure if this should be in accessories or in advice (if this is the wrong section moderators feel free to move it) has anyone worn this jacket or one like it with a kilt? and what is the quality of products from this site.
Thanks

http://jas-townsend.com/product_info...98663618515660

**sydnie7** · 7th August 08, 07:48 AM

IMHO this one is too long to be worn with a kilt. You want something cut no longer than the fell, so pleats show.

**auld argonian** · 7th August 08, 07:55 AM

I was more interested in this one:

http://jas-townsend.com/product_info...98663618515660

Best

AA

**Nick** · 7th August 08, 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by sydnie7

IMHO this one is too long to be worn with a kilt. You want something cut no longer than the fell, so pleats show.

If it's an overcoat, they tend to be longer than the kilt.

I'd wonder if it's loose enough to accommodate the sporran. It's a nice coat, though.

**Highland Logan** · 7th August 08, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by auld argonian

I was more interested in this one:

http://jas-townsend.com/product_info...98663618515660

Best

AA

This one is also too long to wear with a kilt.

Frank

**Woodsheal** · 7th August 08, 01:57 PM

If you want a period (18th C.) jacket to wear with your kilt (and don't want to spend the big bucks on a tartan one) this is what you want:

http://jas-townsend.com/product_info...98663618515660

**Woodsheal** · 7th August 08, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by Highland Logan

This one is also too long to wear with a kilt.

Frank

Actually, this one is NOT too long to wear with a kilt. Rev War period highland soldiers wear waistcoats of this length with their philabegs and belted plaids, and they look fine....

**Finn** · 7th August 08, 02:14 PM

It would provide a conversation-starting appearance for you in 2008.
I own a number of items from Townsend. Only one gets "normal" use- finger-less wool gloves. I am pleased by their quality and the speed of their shipping. Beware the authenticity of some of their accessories though.

**Highland Logan** · 8th August 08, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

Actually, this one is NOT too long to wear with a kilt. Rev War period highland soldiers wear waistcoats of this length with their philabegs and belted plaids, and they look fine....

Agreed, for someone wishing to dress in period clothes this would make a fine waistcoat.. but for proper modren dress it is too long. From reading the origional post again I think Computergeek is looking for an overcoat which would look good with a kilt. I would suggest an inverness cape.

Frank

**An t-Ileach** · 8th August 08, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by Highland Logan

... From reading the origional post again I think Computergeek is looking for an overcoat which would look good with a kilt. I would suggest an inverness cape.

Frank

The ones at the other end of the link are really still too long. The Inverness Cape worn with the kilt should come to just below the knee - well, that's what Thompson reckons.