waistcoats for kilts (tweeds)

[highland mafia]

Does a waistcoat have to be cut for a kilt? Or will any quality waistcoat look proper with a kilt? I've been thinking of putting together a not so typical solo piping outfit for contests. I have a really nice MacLean of Duart kilt, A lovely brown leather rob roy sporran (alla Artificer). And some lovat green hose.. I was thinking that rather then wearing the typical black waistcoat as most pipers do. A light brown tweed one with some red or green pattern in it would look nice?? Maybe with a crimsony sorta tie.
So do you all think this might work and are there any good north Americian sources for different tweed patterned waistcoats??

Thanks all..

[Hothir Ethelnor]

Well Lady Chrystel isn't exactly north american but she makes wonderful waistcoats.

[rtc872]

As far as I am aware suit waistcoats are generally shorter with the trousers sitting higher on the waist. If the waistcoat was longer it elongates the body making you look shorter. Having said that I do vrleive that suit waistcoats are a tad longer but not much. So I think you could get away with it.

Beyond that a tweed like that sounds great. Don't forget pics if you get the outfit

[Ancienne Alliance]

Well Lady Chrystel isn't exactly north american but she makes wonderful waistcoats.

Thank you !

Yes Chrystel makes all kind of waistcoats for people all over the world.
She get yards of fabric sent to her practically every day.
I must take this opportunity to congratulate my Postwoman and other shipping services for their dedication and service in making sure that all these precious fabrics make it safely to our house in the French Alps. Not one parcel has been lost.
When, in turn, we send back the finished, transformed products, each order is insured and shipped with the greatest care.

Please check out this link :

http://www.lady-chrystel-kilts.com/s...waiscoats.html


Best,

Robert