The 1822 Jacket

**longhuntr74** · 3rd July 10, 05:38 AM

Thanks for the heads up Richard. Knowing a bit about historical clothing styles, it did strike me as odd that it is collarless. I know that many coats in the mid 18th century were collarless, but through the late 18th century and early 19th century collars became popular....getting taller and taller through the years up until the Victorian era I believe.

That piece of trivia doesn't change my desire to reproduce this coat at all though. It wasn't my desire to reproduce a historically accurate coat. I just like the coat! I don't think we'll refer to it as "a copy of a coat worn in 1822" anymore.

**JSFMACLJR** · 4th July 10, 06:04 AM

Perhaps you might like this doublet, which is similar in some ways, but, in my opinion, much nicer:

**MacLowlife** · 4th July 10, 07:38 AM

well, I sure like it.

**longhuntr74** · 4th July 10, 08:04 AM

Sandy...great pic! Where did it come from. It incorporates many of the changes I was thinking of...only it has no tashes I notice.

**Jock Scot** · 4th July 10, 08:23 AM

I wonder if I am right? From a tailor on an island, not far from Oban, Scotland?

**JSFMACLJR** · 4th July 10, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

I wonder if I am right? From a tailor on an island, not far from Oban, Scotland?

Almost, Jock! The tailor gentleman from the island not far from Oban makes a doublet based upon this one. This one (the original) is owned and worn by a certain land owner in Appin, near Duror. I believe Messrs Meyer & Mortimer made the doublet for the said gentleman of Achara.

**hot_rod29** · 4th July 10, 10:45 AM

prefacing this entire post with "in my opinion":

I'm relatively new to thinking about formal kilt wear but that is a gorgeous coat. From a practicality/wearing it stand point; the full vest is a must, not the low cut that is common with say a PC. It will emphasize a fit build. Having the wing tab collar is a given but have you considered wearing a silk cravat tied with a loose 4-in-hand knot? That could give it modern look while retaining the classic formality that is depicted.

**longhuntr74** · 4th July 10, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by hot_rod29

prefacing this entire post with "in my opinion":

I'm relatively new to thinking about formal kilt wear but that is a gorgeous coat. From a practicality/wearing it stand point; the full vest is a must, not the low cut that is common with say a PC. It will emphasize a fit build. Having the wing tab collar is a given but have you considered wearing a silk cravat tied with a loose 4-in-hand knot? That could give it modern look while retaining the classic formality that is depicted.

Hot Rod....I think you are basically on target with the proper look. I do think a 5 button vest would look better with some sort of cravat. I don't think I'd go with a modern one, but rather would opt for a late 18th/early 19th century style neck cloth or jabot or even a later 19th century cravat.

By the way...I meant to say hello on your other thread....welcome to the forum...stay safe over there. I've spent the majority of the past 5 years in Afghanistan.