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    Nice work, congratulations on them all. I've got one of her Inverness Capes I always get compliments when I wear it.

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    VICTORIA DOES EXCELLENT WORK. ith:ith:

    I have 2 Tweed jackets, 1 Crail jacket/vest & a vest by her.

    Puffer

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    Quote Originally Posted by puffer View Post
    VICTORIA DOES EXCELLENT WORK. ith:ith:

    I have 2 Tweed jackets, 1 Crail jacket/vest & a vest by her.

    Puffer
    They are both fantastic friends. They came by today to spend time with us. While she was here she dropped off a custom made Montrose jacket. She made a major modification because I'm handicapped. What a wonderful lady.
    What is a Crail jacket? I don't think I've ever heard of that before.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wlverines View Post
    They are both fantastic friends. They came by today to spend time with us. While she was here she dropped off a custom made Montrose jacket. She made a major modification because I'm handicapped. What a wonderful lady.
    What is a Crail jacket? I don't think I've ever heard of that before.
    I also am PROUD to be able to call Her & the "Capt." FRIENDS.

    A "CRAIL JACKET" is a "dressier" style jacket. Usually with out "cuffs ( although , some call a version of a "Braemar" ( cuffed" a CRAIL.

    Here is the CRAIL, Victoria converted for me.



    Puffer
    Last edited by puffer; 11th May 09 at 05:02 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wlverines View Post
    They are both fantastic friends. They came by today to spend time with us. While she was here she dropped off a custom made Montrose jacket. She made a major modification because I'm handicapped. What a wonderful lady.
    What is a Crail jacket? I don't think I've ever heard of that before.
    Here are the three most popular types of Day wear jacket


    Argyll Jackets
    The Argyll day/evening jacket is versatile, altering its formality with accessories.
    Suitable for all occasions, from dinners and Burns Suppers, balls and ceilidhs, to weddings, graduations,
    Highland games or simply as general day wear. The brown Argyll I'm wearing here is definitely day wear, though the style could work at more formal occasions depending on the material used.



    Braemar Jackets
    Similar to the Argyll jacket, but with more formal Prince Charlie style cuffs,
    the versatile Braemar can alter its formality by changing accessories.
    Suitable for all occasions, from dinners and dances, to graduations and weddings,
    or simply as smart day wear.


    Crail Jackets
    Similar to the Argyll jacket, but with less formal plain cuffs, the day/evening wear Crail outfit
    is often seen at events such as ceilidhs, games, or simply as general office or day wear.
    Also suitable for wedding guests too.


    I hope this helps.
    Last edited by McMurdo; 11th May 09 at 05:27 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by McMurdo View Post
    Here are the three most popular types of Day wear jacket


    Argyll Jackets
    The Argyll day/evening jacket is versatile, altering its formality with accessories.
    Suitable for all occasions, from dinners and Burns Suppers, balls and ceilidhs, to weddings, graduations,
    Highland games or simply as general day wear.



    Braemar Jackets
    Similar to the Argyll jacket, but with more formal Prince Charlie style cuffs,
    the versatile Braemar can alter its formality by changing accessories.
    Suitable for all occasions, from dinners and dances, to graduations and weddings,
    or simply as smart day wear.


    Crail Jackets
    Similar to the Argyll jacket, but with less formal plain cuffs, the day/evening wear Crail outfit
    is often seen at events such as ceilidhs, games, or simply as general office or day wear.
    Also suitable for wedding guests too.


    I hope this helps.
    I would RESPECTIVELY" disagree with the "dressiness" of the three jackets. The Argyll in Particular.

    NOTE THIS IS MY PERSPECTIVE & is from the POSITION of what is ACCEPTED DRESS by my PEERS. ( Corporate Businessmen, County & State Management, etc.) & is in relationship to Jackets in general, which I EQUATE to Kilt Jackets. ( note- I wear my jackets in various circumstances from "Casual Business to "Dress Business" (Corporate meetings, Board meetings,etc.) I also "dine out" ( Casual Dinner to Dressier Diners (non formal))

    The ARGYLL Jacket, IMHO, is equivalent to a SPORTS JACKET. A TWEED is a TWEED, whether worn with a Kilt or Dockers/ nice slacks. Even this Jacket with a vest, would be classified as a "Blazer"
    If I wore these in "Dressier situations, my Peers would consider me not "properly Attired, Kilt or NOT. Also if I escorted my Daughter to a Play & Dinner ( Dressier but not formal) She would be "embarrassed"

    The more proper Jacket for "dressier occasions", IMHO, would be either the "Braermar" or IMHO, the Crail. ( Think 3 pc Suit)

    Respectively, Puffer

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    Puffer! With all due respect, a jacket, and a tie...such as the images that McMurdo posted are appropriate business to business casual attire. It's appropriate for church, a court appearance, or a business meeting. I've been in the business world on a corporate level with mandatory dress codes. I know what I'm talking about. I've been a hiring manager and I wouldn't interview someone who didn't show up addressed appropriately.

    If your peers are expecting more than for example McMurdo in his Bremer or him in his Argyll with dress shirt and tie for a business meeting than I don't know what more can be done to satisfy them short of an Armani suit which would defeat the whole purpose of Highland attire. Furthermore, I've seen at corporate level business events; jackets that are the similar cut as the Argyle are more than acceptable. But that's my personal opinion.

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    Fair enough. I have posted a new topic in Kilt Accessories

    http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/k...x.html?t=48791

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