Help me justify....

[Bugbear]

Ted, Glen, thanks! I knew I saw them somewhere. Looks like I'm going to have to start saving up my quarters again.

R.

Yes, the argylls seemed a bit too fancy for daywear. I read those threads over and over trying to understand kilt jackets when I was working on my own.
Regards,
Ted.

[Alan H]

Steve Ashton is also *just* about to market a "Kilt Sportcoat" from his shop, if he's not doing so already. you might message him.

[Prester John]

Here's my favorite:

http://scottishkilts.net/products/sc...waistcoat.html

[Tim Little]

When I first got my kilt it was for my wedding, so I bought a PC/waistcoat to go with it.

Not long thereafter I realized I needed something I could wear more regularly, so I bought a navy blue Barathea Braemar/Argyll from Geoffrey (Tailor). (In retrospect, I might have gone with a dark green to pull that color from the Mackenzie tartan in my kilt; I should also have picked up a waistcoat, but I digress....)

While it's certainly a step down from the PC, the Braemar is still a little formal -- especially for daywear -- so I don't consider myself to have a proper day jacket just yet. Then again, I haven't had much occasion for one, so it hasn't been a big deal....

When the time comes, I'll probably aim for something in tweed, which should be plenty versatile.

[davedove]

That does look sharp, McMurdo.

I am kinda thinking that a charcoal/gray would probably be the best bet too. But I'm sure there'll be some other ideas...

If you're only going to get one jacket, I would recommend a charcoal colored one. You can wear it with any kilt and looks great.

Now, you can get one of the Crail jackets, but those can be pretty heavy, especially since you're in Arizona. You could look around for a lighter, more modern jacket, but I would suggest the same color.

My charcoal grey jacket worn with my MacIan tartan kilt:

[Tommy Hunt]

This is a slippery slope you are on it is in fact a sub addiction of the kilt wearer. I would say my most versatile jacket is my Gray Braemer Jacket and waistcoat. I was lucky enough to find it at my local tartan shop as an ex rental sale.


You could also look on ebay, I've had great success with kilt jackets on ebay.

I've noticed. I don't even have my kilt yet and I'm thinking about jackets.

[Bugbear]

Have you been to any functions where others had jackets and you didn't? I would want to impress for success. I am currently working on a black kilt jacket conversion because I was at a wake and really needed a dark jacket but didn't have one. I will not be caught without it again.

I know the feeling, ChattanCat, and Tommy for that matter. As it is, I do not have a charcole or dark colored kilt jacket; just a brown daywear jacket and waistcoat.

Thankfully I have two dark colored, three-piece-suits just in case, but I have been looking into jackets for a while now just to try to figure out what I want and need.

I always keep in mind MacMillan of Rathdown's advice to get a black argyll along with a three button and a five button waistcoat. Those, a bow, and four-in-hand tie should cover everything including black tie. I feel uncomfortable with the epaulets and a few other things on some of the styles of jackets, though.
I've moved on to a quest for the right sporran now; that's just as bewildering.

[Packhound]

I've noticed. I don't even have my kilt yet and I'm thinking about jackets.

I agree. I've just finished making my first tartan kilt and I'm itching to modify one of those sports jackets that I found in a Thrift shop about a year ago.

Jonesing ain't only for those waiting on someone else to deliver.

[Carolina Kiltman]

That does look sharp, McMurdo.

I am kinda thinking that a charcoal/gray would probably be the best bet too. But I'm sure there'll be some other ideas...

Might I suggest a black/white herringbone tweed? That is quite casual looking, and would go with any kilt. You might also look around for something in a silk or wool blend in a tropical weight and have it made up locally. That would address the heat problem where you are. Just a thought, It would also go well with MoL red dress or modern hunting.

[Thunderbolt]

Good idea...

The only thing is, I really don't like the herringbone/tweed stuff. No real reason why.....They look outstanding on most other people.

The MoL tartan can go with most anything, me thinks, anyway. Kinda like the Loud MacLoud, it goes with anything, it has too!

Maybe a bottle green argyll and vest? That would match the green in the MoL too....

T sends.