Jackets for Conversion

**Kilted Rogue** · 9th February 11, 06:42 PM

There have been many threads about converting sport jackets to kilt jackets. Most of them are talking about using Various Tweed jackets found for a bargain. I have recently even heard someone suggest using corduroy as well.
I am pretty fond of camel hair jackets and being that i find them more often in my area, I was wondering if anyone has done a conversion to a camel hair jacket, and how did it work out for you.

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 10th February 11, 07:45 AM

Well, not a conversion, but I briefly met a gentleman at a SAS dinner who was wearing a bespoke camel hair Braemar jacket and it looked like a million bucks with his kilt. I'd say find a camel hair jacket with patch pockets and go for it.

**Kilted Rogue** · 10th February 11, 09:37 AM

I have two camel hair jackets. one charcoal and one tan. but i want to find one more so i have one for my manner of dress when not kilted,

thank you for the nod and example

**The Barry** · 10th February 11, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by Kilted Rogue

There have been many threads about converting sport jackets to kilt jackets. Most of them are talking about using Various Tweed jackets found for a bargain. I have recently even heard someone suggest using corduroy as well.
I am pretty fond of camel hair jackets and being that i find them more often in my area, I was wondering if anyone has done a conversion to a camel hair jacket, and how did it work out for you.

Oh god.. Another jacket idea... My bank account can't afford this..

In other words, this sounds awesome. Anybody have any pics of a camel hair kilt jacket?

**Kilted Rogue** · 10th February 11, 05:53 PM

Not yet The Barry, but Soon Sooon

**The Barry** · 10th February 11, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by Kilted Rogue

Not yet The Barry, but Soon Sooon

Awesome. I'll just go ahead and start saving up!

**MacBean** · 10th February 11, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

Well, not a conversion, but I briefly met a gentleman at a SAS dinner who was wearing a bespoke camel hair Braemar jacket and it looked like a million bucks with his kilt. I'd say find a camel hair jacket with patch pockets and go for it.

I was going to say - patch pockets on a camel hair?? but found one on eBay. Item 300523815070 if you're a size 40. There's a tempting 38 (item 270704331497) without patch pockets, but a lovely pattern.

**Kilted Rogue** · 10th February 11, 06:26 PM

WOW, nice find. I may have to step up my game if i am to be the 1st on the block to get one...

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 10th February 11, 07:05 PM

The problem with 99% of jacket conversions is that the pockets end up being way too low. With a patch pocket jacket it is a relatively simple matter to raise the pockets and restore the balanced look of the jacket.

**SlackerDrummer** · 11th February 11, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

The problem with 99% of jacket conversions is that the pockets end up being way too low. With a patch pocket jacket it is a relatively simple matter to raise the pockets and restore the balanced look of the jacket.

A problem. Another being the single vent in the back. But spot on, MoR.