so this is what we've come to? (Prince Charlie)

**TheOfficialBren** · 29th November 13, 10:00 PM

That's pretty much how it is here, too, Nathan. Off-the-peg is by far the most common option for day-to-day clothing in my corner of California. Tailors exist here, certainly, but they are SO EXPENSIVE for made-to-measure suits and other garments. Bespoke suits (like Nathan mentioned, at the base model) will easily run way up beyond the means of most men. Highland outfitters are virtually nonexistent here.

Luckily for me, all of the women in my family are decent seamstresses in their spare time. Mum and my aunts (and both of my late grandmothers were) are all talented quilters, too.

**Nathan** · 29th November 13, 10:43 PM

Interestingly, Sir Sean appears to be wearing the Kinloch Anderson coatee like in the brochure. Just like in the 1930s, KA's coatee still has the three buttons in a straight line parallel to the opening, whereas most every other PC has the three buttons in a 45 degree angle a la Regulation Doublet.

Interesting...

**Laird_M** · 2nd December 13, 08:05 AM

I think a modicum of self-moderation here...
I personally think I'd look a complete prat in a jabot and lace cuffs, however Mr Newsome looks exceedingly dapper in his outfit and carries it off very well.
We're all entitled to our opinions, but should respect the views of other, even if we don't agree with them.

**creagdhubh** · 2nd December 13, 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by Nathan

Interestingly, Sir Sean appears to be wearing the Kinloch Anderson coatee like in the brochure. Just like in the 1930s, KA's coatee still has the three buttons in a straight line parallel to the opening, whereas most every other PC has the three buttons in a 45 degree angle a la Regulation Doublet.

Interesting...

Right you are!

**creagdhubh** · 2nd December 13, 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt

Although in England, I would suggest, for jackets, Myer and Mortimer. http://www.meyerandmortimer.com/

My suggestion as well.

**creagdhubh** · 2nd December 13, 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by KiltFitz

Not that I love buckled shoes particularly but that's not entirely accurate. They do sell them although they are admittedly not on the website, See the following picture. I am sure the model didn't bring his own:

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They do offer them, as KiltFitz stated. You have to call, or e-mail them for availability. The bar and buckle brogues they offer are Thistle brand.

**creagdhubh** · 2nd December 13, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by Nathan

Even their off the peg stuff is very fine quality.

Indeed it is. I can attest to that!

**cessna152towser** · 2nd December 13, 10:50 AM

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**BCAC** · 3rd December 13, 01:57 AM

Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt

Although in England, I would suggest, for jackets, Myer and Mortimer. http://www.meyerandmortimer.com/

"Saville Row Tailors" and web sites that don't quote prices (too vulgar, I suppose) scare me. I'd probably have to re-mortage the house. Recommending tailors of this ilk to me is like recommending the Automobile manufacturers Ferrari. No doubt excellent craftsmen but WAY out of my reach. At the price that I would have to pay for any bespoke clothes from M&Ms, I would probably be scared to wear it afterwards!

Edited to change the quote (for better understanding of who I was talking about).