New kilt, new jacket, both vintage.

**Clockwork John** · 30th January 09, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by svc40bt

Don't forget the outstanding tartan hose.

Silly me... How could I forget...? Those have to be the softest, most comfortable hose I've ever had on my feet, they fit like they were custom made for my feet and calves, and they compliment the kilt so well...

**Panache** · 30th January 09, 03:00 PM

All are quite smart!

Looking good

Cheers

Jamie

**pdcorlis** · 30th January 09, 03:05 PM

That's a humdinger John - well done!

**unaspenser** · 30th January 09, 03:09 PM

Wow... great purchases! I love vintage clothing.

**BEEDEE** · 30th January 09, 03:14 PM

What a great gift. and two outstanding outfits!

Brian

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 30th January 09, 05:20 PM

If you look through the pockets of your tweed jacket you may find a tailor's tag indicating it's year of manufacture. My guess, judging by it's real horn buttons and two- button front, is that it probably dates from the 1950's through the mid-1960's. It is, in my opinion, very stylish.

Looking at the cut and cloth of your tweed jacket underscores three things:
1) by and large the quality of today's kilt jackets just isn't there.
2) quality jackets and kilts really do last pretty much forever.
3) quality jackets and kilts look better when worn.

Oh yes, one other thing. They obviate the need to wear white socks. Ever.

**Mael Coluim** · 30th January 09, 05:30 PM

Smashing! I love those hose!!!!

**Southern Breeze** · 30th January 09, 05:33 PM

Both outfits look great!

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

If you look through the pockets of your tweed jacket you may find a tailor's tag indicating it's year of manufacture. My guess, judging by it's real horn buttons and two- button front, is that it probably dates from the 1950's through the mid-1960's. It is, in my opinion, very stylish.

Good info on the tweed. I'll be checking mine for any tags I may have missed.