Montrose/Sherrifmuir Doublets-Jabot Needed?

[BobsYourUncle]

Speaking as a Sheriffmuir wearer(until it shrank and one of my sons has recyled it!) and fan, a black tie or a jabot can be worn depending on the occasion. An advantage of a Sheriffmuir. I did once wear a hunting stock(sort of cravat)with a SM to an event when I had forgoten my black tie. No one noticed which was rather good as I had been wearing it out hunting all day. I think the montrose demands a Jabot.

Hunting stock(UK definition)

I agree completely with Jock-- a Montrose demands a jabot. There is more latitude with a Sheriffmuir, and either a jabot or hunting stock works really well. (If the waistcoat of your Sheriffmuir is tartan, cut on the bias, then I think a hunting stock really does lend itself extremely well to the overall look.)

Gentlemen: Your comments, and those of MacRobert's, have persuaded me a Sheriffmuir is the doublet for me. My developing plan, as of this writing, is for a Sheriffmuir in black barathea, with MacPherson Dress tartan waistcoat cut on the bias, and MacPherson Dress tartan kilt, with Argyle hose in colors to match the kilt...if and when acheived, will post the results...

[creagdhubh]

Yes, I agree, the Montrose does in fact demand a jabot. I would argue, so does the Sheriffmuir as well-which goes particularly well with a 5 button tartan doublet, made either on the bias or not. Visit Kinloch-Anderson's website for examples. Quite smart.