And as Mr. Newsome pointed out, it is a light (10 oz.) wool and is low yardage. It fits like anything "off the rack", which is good enough for $50, IMHO.

The pleats are many, yet somewhat shallow, and the buckles are all but brand new, so leading me to believe that "vintage" it is not.

It is however comfortable, and I think it looks quite alright when wearing. It won't be fit for formal dining or the such, but for running errands, lounging about the house, etc., it will be just fine. Thanks for ID'ing the tartan for me, Matt!

As for lacking the lining, I think my sewing skills have developed enough to put one in (as well as cutting out the top pleating sections).

All in all, I think it was a pretty decent buy.



westy1970: I even heard Nirvana on a classic rock station yesterday.
Really?! Wow... In the age of the internet, I guess if it's over 5 minutes old, it's considered "vintage".