Doublets

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

While Panache forces himself to turn his back to the camera, I can speak from the personal experience of having worn both Sheriffmuir and Regulation doublets to white tie events. As far as comfort is concerned, it is a coin toss. To me, both are more comfortable than a Montrose or Kenmore doublet (both of which can become insufferably hot during the course of an evening). The Sheriffmuir is (arguably) the more dashing doublet-- just look at Jamie-- so what it comes down to is a matter of personal choice. At the present time I've a Regulation doublet that I wear for either white or black tie. In the planning stage is a new Sheriffmuir in MacMillan Hunting to match my (next) kilt.

Actually, having thought about this for a minute or two, I thought it might be helpful to explain how I choose which jacket to wear to a particular event. If the invitation says "decorations (or medals)" then I always opt for the regulation doublet as it is a bit more formal (as is the occasion). If medals (AKA "gongs") are not worn then I usually wear a black dress Argyll jacket. In the past (and in the not too distant future) the Sheriffmuir was worn to formal Highland balls and white tie soirees in Scotland.