Which Are More Traditional, Braided Epaulets or Solid Epaulets?

[Sir William]

BeeDee has it right the solid epaulette is seen on day wear jackets whereas the braided variety is found on formal jackets.

Things much have changed a bit in the last 20 years then. My bottle green day wear jacket has gauntlet cuffs, braided epaulettes, and antler buttons. I was wondering why I couldn't find a similar jacket to replace it.