Quote Originally Posted by Panache View Post
Sandford,

The Prince Charlie is certainly a more modern look than say the regimental doublet or montrose doublet. It is sleeker and simpler than all the other styles of formal jacket / doublet.


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Jamie
Jamie
As someone who has both the Prince Charlie and the Montrose, I don't think the PC is any sleeker or simple than my Montrose. In fact I would tend to think the opposite is true. The Montrose Doublet to my eye is far sleeker and simpler than the Prince Charlie.

I'll also note than when I first came to kilting I was only to happy to order my Prince Charlie, as my tastes have matured I find the Prince Charlie simply hangs in the closet while I wear the Montorse far more often, it all comes down to personal taste as far as I can see. I am reminded of the following:

Advice for every kilt wearer

"The Highland dress is essentially a 'free' dress -- that is to say, a man's taste and circumstances must alone be permitted to decide when and where and how he should wear it... I presume to dictate to no man what he shall eat or drink or wherewithal he shall be clothed." -- The Hon. Stuart Ruaidri Erskine, The Kilt & How to Wear It, 1901.