Open Fronted Doublets

[CMcG]

I also found a place called "PIOB MHOR of SCOTLAND" who have some used Sheriffmuirs. Has anyone ever dealt with them?

Bump.

I emailed Piob Mhor when I wrote the quoted post. They still haven't replied, which doesn't bode well...

But has anyone dealt with them?

[MacCathmhaoil]

I have purchased a ex-hire sheriffmuir from them, actually the clancoll (clan collection) part of their business. The doublet is very well made and appeared to have been very lightly used. One note however their price did not include a waist coat. You can purchase one from them if you like or try to find a reasonably priced bias cut tartan one. I would not hesitate to deal with them again, their service was excellent and shipping was very fast.

I did have a PC but every time we would be at a formal function it looked like there was always a sea of them. I wanted something different but personally don't think I'm a jabot kind of guy, at least not all the time. I ordered a couple of new hunting stocks in silk, they are a bit less formal than a jabot and can be nicely accented with a stick pin or a diamond tack. My girlfriend is a bit uncertain about this rig, she seems to think it gets noticed by the lassies too frequently!

[Cygnus]

While I have no experience with Piob Mohr of Scotland, I would like to add my vote for the regulation doublet. The Sheriffmuir does indeed look quite good when tailored properly, but it is, in my opinion, a bit much for most events. The regulation doublet stands out in a sea of Prince Charlie coatees without making you look like Humphrey the Peacock (and avoids the heat issues that MacMillan of Rathdown mentioned).

If you can't resist the Sheriffmuir, MacCathmhaoil's recommendation of a hunting stock helps to tone it down a bit.

If you do go for a regulation doublet, just make sure the tashes aren't too close to the front opening; I've seen a number of cheaply-made doublets that have this problem which tends to pull the front of the doublet open and cause it to bulge at the sides even when the wearer's arms are down.

Good luck!

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

I have purchased a ex-hire sheriffmuir from them, actually the clancoll (clan collection) part of their business. The doublet is very well made and appeared to have been very lightly used. One note however their price did not include a waist coat. You can purchase one from them if you like or try to find a reasonably priced bias cut tartan one. I would not hesitate to deal with them again, their service was excellent and shipping was very fast.

I did have a PC but every time we would be at a formal function it looked like there was always a sea of them. I wanted something different but personally don't think I'm a jabot kind of guy, at least not all the time. I ordered a couple of new hunting stocks in silk, they are a bit less formal than a jabot and can be nicely accented with a stick pin or a diamond tack. My girlfriend is a bit uncertain about this rig, she seems to think it gets noticed by the lassies too frequently!

The waistcoat worn with a Sheriffmuir isn't your ordinary 3 or 5 button job; it actually buttons all the way to the neck, rather like a collarless shirt; if you look at the photo of Panache in his Sheriffmuir, you may see how much higher cut it actually is.

Because the waistcoat is cut higher, it doesn't have to match the jacket-- deep reds, tartan on the bias-- as well as black grosgrain or moire silk (not satin) also work really well.