IDEAL v. BUDGET

[Jack Daw]

I'm here to get advice, as my tastes are suspect (even from my own POV); so, I'll not give any. So, of course, I have one question: In addition to a sweater as an alternative choice, casual evening can include the tweed jackets and/or the black argyll (without the ties and waistcoats) as a sports-jacket equivalent? BTW, I appreciate everyone's input.

[Jock Scot]

I'm here to get advice, as my tastes are suspect (even from my own POV); so, I'll not give any. So, of course, I have one question: In addition to a sweater as an alternative choice, casual evening can include the tweed jackets and/or the black argyll (without the ties and waistcoats) as a sports-jacket equivalent? BTW, I appreciate everyone's input.

If one were invited to "supper" as opposed to "dinner" a tweed argyll(waistcoat optional depending mainly on the season) and tie would be the norm. When we have house guests that are friends, the dress for informal supper and drinks, or even a call in for a chat, the tweed argyll(and waistcoat) and tie is worn. For your information,for breakfast, a pullover,shirt sleeves(grrr),or argyll are worn and these days no tie(grrr) seems to be worn. In warmer climes I can, however, see the point of minor adjustments to one's attire.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

I'm here to get advice, as my tastes are suspect (even from my own POV); so, I'll not give any. So, of course, I have one question: In addition to a sweater as an alternative choice, casual evening can include the tweed jackets and/or the black argyll (without the ties and waistcoats) as a sports-jacket equivalent? BTW, I appreciate everyone's input.

As Jock Scot has already pointed out "casual" is different here in America-- but yes, if the local custom is to wear a jacket without a tie then following that custom is okay, for two reasons: (1) it will put others "at ease" about how they are dressed ("See, Henry, I told you you should have worn a tie.") and (2) you won't look like you are trying to impress everyone ("Jeez, who does that guy think he is, wearing a tie to a barbeque?").

My caveat would be that if you are going to do this, you might want to consider making an ultra casual kilt jacket out of an old corduroy jacket (or similar) that will be more at home with the "no tie look" than a traditional Highland kilt jacket.

[dfmacliam]

My caveat would be that if you are going to do this, you might want to consider making an ultra casual kilt jacket out of an old corduroy jacket (or similar) that will be more at home with the "no tie look" than a traditional Highland kilt jacket.

I was thinking about this, but making it more like the tweed coat that Paul posted... A shorter sport coat without the cut out.. For a casual look to wear with a button down shirt with no tie.

[dfmacliam]

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[MacMillan of Rathdown]

I was thinking about this, but making it more like the tweed coat that Paul posted... A shorter sport coat without the cut out.. For a casual look to wear with a button down shirt with no tie.

I think that as long as the jacket doesn't look too traditional (gauntlet cuffs & epaulets are right out) a smooth tweed will look great. I think you will find that with this ensemble you will probably want to wear a belt to help define the look.

[dfmacliam]

My caveat would be that if you are going to do this, you might want to consider making an ultra casual kilt jacket out of an old corduroy jacket (or similar) that will be more at home with the "no tie look" than a traditional Highland kilt jacket.

I was thinking about this, but making it more like the tweed coat that Paul posted... A shorter sport coat without the cut out.. For a casual look to wear with a button down shirt with no tie.

A coat cut simular to Lord Semphill's but with the sport coat look, but his sack coat would be nice too.

[Raphael]

you won't look like you are trying to impress everyone ("Jeez, who does that guy think he is, wearing a tie to a barbeque?").

His name is Panache

[Panache]

His name is Panache

Hey Raphael!

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Oh right, you have seen me at a BBQ







Best to the Maid Marion

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

[NewEnglander]

So I think I understand that a kilt jacket has a different cut than a normal blazer or sportcoat...but does a vest or waistcoat that one would wear with a kilt (for casual daywear) need to be cut in a special way? Or will an off-the-rack vest do just fine?