Eton Jackets, an informative thread

**Bugbear** · 22nd August 08, 09:50 AM

Um, so my question on the way the jacket should fit doesn't get lost...

Originally Posted by Ted Crocker

Alan, I keep wondering about something on the Etons and the mess Jackets. Do you want the fit of the jacket to be a little bit small around the waist as in the jacket conversion advice?

**Tim Little** · 22nd August 08, 10:23 AM

Thanks, Alan; very informative indeed!

Additional comments moved so as not to hijack the original thread:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/t...370/index.html

**Jack Daw** · 22nd August 08, 08:32 PM

I think I may have been the last generation of small children that still wore the Eton jacket and short trousers as a suit. I'm talking about the early 1960s. Mine was navy blue and at four I couldn't wait to graduate to long pants.

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 22nd August 08, 11:45 PM

Originally Posted by Ted Crocker

Um, so my question on the way the jacket should fit doesn't get lost...

The mess jacket/Eaton jacket should taper from the shoulders toward the waist. Hope that helps.

**Alan H** · 23rd August 08, 12:35 AM

Originally Posted by Ted Crocker

Um, so my question on the way the jacket should fit doesn't get lost...

They're usually somewhat tapered, so guys who are rather stout around the middle may find that the jacket that fits their tummy may be a bit big in the shoulders.

Of course, if you're on a serious budget, which is the whole point of reading this thread......if you weren't you'd get a tailored PC.....you get what you can afford. And if you're buying something from online, you don't get to test the fit beforehand, anyway.

In other words, just go buy the bloody thing!

**Bugbear** · 23rd August 08, 05:11 AM

Thank you, MacMillan of Rathdown, and Alan. Your descriptions do help a lot because the measuring instructions are sometimes unclear.

**Bing** · 23rd August 08, 11:36 AM

I had a mess jacket made by a local (London, ON) tailor who does a fair bit of military work for the local barracks. Under $500 including the cloth (Barathea) with matching waist coat.

**ggibby** · 23rd August 08, 03:50 PM

I was fortunate enough to inherit my father's Naval Academy mess jacket...

Which fits well and causes a stir when worn- use sparingly!

**Bugbear** · 23rd August 08, 04:13 PM

The Etons and mess jackets sound great, but a black argyll would be nice too.

**Buckskin** · 24th August 08, 09:08 AM

Allan,
I've read all your post on using the Eton jacket as an inexpensive dress jacket. I bookmarked the one with all the links. I've found another button source that makes both jacket and vest sizes. Here is my question: is there a source for epaulettes that could be attached to the Eton? Doesn't look like it comes with them. If I add the buttons for the "PC" look, would like the epaulettes also.