removing the "bling" from an Argyll jacket

[thescot]

Jock hit the nail on the head--again. Chageable buttons is the best option since it retains the ability to wear the argyl for a dressy occassion should the need arise.

I believe Scotty Thompson suggests such an option in his So You're Going to Wear . . . .

Bottom line: yes, you can remove the bling, but assuming that you have a black argyl, I'd stick with black buttons. And reserving the ability to use silver buttons is a really good option. A good tailor can easily put "button holes" in place of the buttons if you choose this option.

Or even your mother if she has a button holer on her sewing machine.

[ForresterModern]

And they do not even need to be full button holes, only small round holes big enough for the stem of the back of the buttons. they will then also be completely hidden from view when there are buttons through them in place. Too big and the "cotter pin tpye" rings on the back will pull through and you may lose your buttons or at least lose the functionality of some of them.


jeff

[billmcc]

I'd love to be able to switch the buttons on my Argyll...and they do have the little key or cotter pin holding them in place...but the keys are within the lining and I'd have to slit the material to get at them.

Chances are there is already an opening in the lining of your jacket. Turn the jacket inside out and carefully inspect the lining.

[BobsYourUncle]

Chances are there is already an opening in the lining of your jacket. Turn the jacket inside out and carefully inspect the lining.

That's good advice...check it out...that's the usual configuration with this style of button...