Help on waistcoat

[auld argonian]

Here's a link to the step-by-step:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ight=uniformal

I seem to remember Alan posting a photo...but it looks like the photo links are broken...

Best

AA

[Chef]

I agree with the majority here. A waistcoat is not semi-formal. SO if you don't have the right gear go in a suit.

Are These for wait staff though? Then again I'd probably look like the waiter wearing a waistcoat.

They are indeed wait staff jackets; my staff captains wear them. With a little work they will make a passable kilt jacket though.

[ccga3359]

Semi-formal is my word a not part of the invite. Those of us going, agreed to be dressed up as opposed to the usual casual. It's a kilt night at the Scottish Rite Club in Hamilton (Ontario). Perhaps one day I shall be able to go formal. Is there a scource for any sewing patterns out there for PC, Argyle and such?

[PiobBear]

In that case, go as best you can, but definitely kilted. Button up the waistcoat, except for the last button, with a tie complimentary to your kilt; either primary color of the tartan or the primary stripe.

Here's the only pattern I know of for a coat; it'd be a pretty major, complex project; beyond my limited seamstress abilities:
Folkwear Kilt Pattern
Has anyone made one of these?

[Panache]

Grant,

I have to agree that a waist coat isn't the best choice for semi-formal events...

BUT! It can look very nice.

Here is a picture of my Christmas outfit



This isn't a kilt vest. I just turned the two corners up and pinned them to the underside of the vest with two very small safety pin to create a sporran cutaway. One button and button hole were concealed this way.

Here is a picture of of Monkey@Arms and I from our Burns' Night Supper. He couldn't afford an Argyle but was able to get a proper kilt waistcoat. I think you will agree he looks rather sharp.



I personally think that a watch chain adds a certain je na sais quoi to the vest.

Hope these pictures were of help.

Cheers

Panache

[ccga3359]

Grant,

I have to agree that a waist coat isn't the best choice for semi-formal events...

BUT! It can look very nice.

This isn't a kilt vest. I just turned the two corners up and pinned them to the underside of the vest with two very small safety pin to create a sporran cutaway. One button and button hole were concealed this way.

Here is a picture of of Monkey@Arms and I from our Burns' Night Supper. He could afford an Argyle but was able to get a proper kilt waistcoat. I think you will agree he looks rather sharp.


I personally think that a watch chain adds a certain je na sais quoi to the vest.

Hope these pictures were of help.

Cheers

Panache

I certainly do agree that Monkey@Arms does look sharp, as of course, do you. This is the look I'm going for and will no doubt be following you tip for the sporran cutaway. I'm hoping someone bring a camera so that I can make you proud.

[ccga3359]

In that case, go as best you can, but definitely kilted. Button up the waistcoat, except for the last button, with a tie complimentary to your kilt; either primary color of the tartan or the primary stripe.

Here's the only pattern I know of for a coat; it'd be a pretty major, complex project; beyond my limited seamstress abilities:
Folkwear Kilt Pattern
Has anyone made one of these?

Went there and ordered the plans ($13.00 for shipping to Canada though).
Thank you for the head's up PiobBear.

[McMurdo]

Grant
I think you will look fine with a waistcoat. It would'nt be my first choice, however if you do wear the waistcoat only then leave the bottom button undone.

I may be able to bring an extra argylle for you, as my local tartan shop has a few on consingnment and I was going to clear them out, give my your size and I will see if they have anything, the prices I have seen are between $40.00 and $80.00 CDN.

[ccga3359]

Grant
I think you will look fine with a waistcoat. It would'nt be my first choice, however if you do wear the waistcoat only then leave the bottom button undone.

I may be able to bring an extra argylle for you, as my local tartan shop has a few on consingnment and I was going to clear them out, give my your size and I will see if they have anything, the prices I have seen are between $40.00 and $80.00 CDN.

I'm a 40 (tall), yes all muscle. Thanks Glen.

[Colin]

A waistcoat alone is not ideal, but if that's what you have on hand, than wear it proudly. It's a not a full PC, but it will sure look a heck of a lot nicer that the guys in dress shirt and dockers. Please make sure that you are wearing good kilt hose and nice shoes as it will finish up the outfit. I have seen picks of people that are dressed up top, but wearing pushed down hose and boots below or black runners.

There is a Simplicity pattern that has an argyle type jacket on it, but I can't remember the number right now