Silver versus cloth buttons

[Cygnus]

On a related note...

I have a white Marcella waistcoat and it has cloth-covered buttons. If I were to repurpose this waistcoat for use with highland attire, would it be appropriate to replace the buttons so they match my jacket?

[JSFMACLJR]

On a related note...

I have a white Marcella waistcoat and it has cloth-covered buttons. If I were to repurpose this waistcoat for use with highland attire, would it be appropriate to replace the buttons so they match my jacket?

It sure would! You could also keep the cloth covered buttons, if you like. I have mother-of-pearl waistcoat buttons that I have been known to use with my white waistcoat I wear with the kilt.

[Cygnus]

It sure would! You could also keep the cloth covered buttons, if you like. I have mother-of-pearl waistcoat buttons that I have been known to use with my white waistcoat I wear with the kilt.

You could but, as Sandy has pointed out, it's hardly necessary. The buttons on my white waistcoat are gold, and about 125 years old. A gentleman has better things to concern himself with than the buttons on his waistcoat.

In that case, I'll probably keep it as is so it can continue to serve a dual purpose.

Thank you very much for your quick and well-informed responses!

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

On a related note...

I have a white Marcella waistcoat and it has cloth-covered buttons. If I were to repurpose this waistcoat for use with highland attire, would it be appropriate to replace the buttons so they match my jacket?

You could but, as Sandy has pointed out, it's hardly necessary. The buttons on my white waistcoat are gold, and about 125 years old. A gentleman has better things to concern himself with than the buttons on his waistcoat.