A shoe of any other name - still a brouge?

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Wow! Then "brogue" is actually, as a word, related to the western Norwegian word for trousers! Amazing!

But returning to Glenfinnans: wasn't it the bonnie prince Charlie himself who introduced them? Why then not wear them with "his" coatee?

Actually, BPC wore typical 18th century shoes. The coatee that bears his name dates from the 20th century...

Shoes worn with evening dress are very much a matter of personal taste. Traditionalist though I may be, I am not particularly over enamored of ghillie brogues for evening wear. I tend to favor the buckle and strap evening shoe or evening pumps with either buckles or silk bows.

I would think that the "Glenfinnan" would be mis-matched with a Prince Charlie Coatee, but would work with a Montrose, Sheriffmuir, or Kenmore doublet as these are a bit more "antique" in style.

[Dall_Piobaire]

The "Glenfinnan" would look very sharp with a regulation Jabot though??? What thinkest thou MacMillan of Rathdown!

[JSFMACLJR]

The "Glenfinnan" would look very sharp with a regulation Jabot though??? What thinkest thou MacMillan of Rathdown!

I'm not M of R, but... do you mean a "regulation doublet" rather than a "regulation jabot"? I think the Glenfinnan shoes would be appropriate with the reg. doublet, and one could wear a jabot as well. They aren't really "regulation", though!

[Dall_Piobaire]

I'm not M of R, but... do you mean a "regulation doublet" rather than a "regulation jabot"? I think the Glenfinnan shoes would be appropriate with the reg. doublet, and one could wear a jabot as well. They aren't really "regulation", though!

Got yah, yeah, that's what I meant, sorry, I get so confused!!!

[Heming]

The "Glenfinnan" would look very sharp with a regulation Jabot though??? What thinkest thou MacMillan of Rathdown!

Er... I thought a jabot was a lacy neck tie...

[Dall_Piobaire]

Er... I thought a jabot was a lacy neck tie...

It is, and you were right! I don't know why I typed that, I meant Regulation Doublet. I did the same darn thing on another thread and know feel like a total eejit!