Which Are More Traditional, Braided Epaulets or Solid Epaulets?

**Bugbear** · 10th May 09, 12:10 AM

Well, it's not too important, I think, but it was a little interesting.

It looks like they could be either braided or cloth for the formal, and often cloth for the casual dayware.

**JSFMACLJR** · 10th May 09, 03:46 AM

Originally Posted by slohairt

although I'm not sure how braided epaulettes would look on a tweed jacket.

They look fine; done all the time.

**Bugbear** · 10th May 09, 11:16 AM

Guess it's just another part of Highland attire that is not set in stone.

I think I would prefer cloth epaulets, but braided wouldn't bother me.

**puffer** · 10th May 09, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR

They look fine; done all the time.

DITTO. 2 of my Tweeds ( coarser weave) have BRAIDED, 1 (smoother WEAVE) has "flat".

IMHO, The "braided LOOK GREAT on the "coarser weave"

The "flat Look BEST on the "smoother weave" ( a little dressier )

Puffer

**Bruce Scott** · 11th May 09, 04:03 PM

I don't believe there are any rules for epaulettes. Purely a matter of choice by maker and wearer. What I might ask is why have them at all?

**Zardoz** · 13th May 09, 05:59 AM

Originally Posted by puffer

IMHO, The "braided LOOK GREAT on the "coarser weave"

Puffer

I like the wider braided style epaulettes like on this jacket, although I seldom see them offered. Most of the braided ones I see are like 1/4 inch wide, like a little rope.

**Bugbear** · 13th May 09, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by Bruce Scott

I don't believe there are any rules for epaulettes. Purely a matter of choice by maker and wearer. What I might ask is why have them at all?

I didn't put them on my jackets. They don't seem to be an absolute requirement on Argyles, but are on the Prince Charlie they are.

**Buckskin** · 13th June 09, 07:47 AM

I've posted this pic before. The jacket is one of the Jos. A Banks that were on sale. VMAC did the conversion. The braided Epaulettes are one of her "trade marks" when she does a conversion. I think it looks great on a "Day Jacket", If it is because of the courser weave, then so be it.

**James MacMillan** · 13th June 09, 08:18 AM

I have sever examples of day wear and evening wear and examples of both braided and flat. I believe it is solely the choice of the tailor. I have seen no preference over one type than another.

When done properly, both can look very nice.

**Bugbear** · 13th June 09, 12:49 PM

Well, on the semi-formal black argyle that I plan to convert from a notched lapel tuxedo, I will probably put braided epauletts that are for a PC. I can buy those from the same place that one would get kilt straps and buckles.

Here's the link to the Highland X Press page where they are offered.
http://www.highlandxpress.com/patterns.html

If anyone has used those, you might tell us how they are.