Argyll vs. Braemer?

[ccga3359]

Sorry, but as "colorful" as the nose wiping story may be, the real reason was practicality. Originally the sleeves were "open" a good way up from the cuff to the elbow which allowed them to be turned back to keep them clean. When folded back down the buttons and flap kept them from flopping about and getting in the way. Nowadays the flaps are purely decorative, rather like the buttons on the sleeve of most men's jackets.

Sorry I disagree, the buttons do hurt, so now I use the aprons of my kilt. This must be a big no-no has people tend to scream at me when I do.

[Jock Scot]

Sorry I disagree, the buttons do hurt, so now I use the aprons of my kilt. This must be a big no-no has people tend to scream at me when I do.

I don't know why, but the word "uncouth" springs to mind. Must be something that was written or said, perhaps?

[ghostlight]

Just regard the two styles of cuff as a variation of the same theme. Either, in tweed, will do you from BBQ's to weddings and funerals!It/they are really just a day jacket, no more no less. Often, because the heating is non existent, even if there is a nuclear power plant working full time outside, in some of the big houses, people choose to wear tweed to keep warm at minor formal functions!

I had been leaning this way myself and am now sold on the tweed Braemar for my own wish list.

[Jock Scot]

I had been leaning this way myself and am now sold on the tweed Braemar for my own wish list.

I know it will add to the expense a wee tad, but might I suggest getting a matching waistcoat(vest) at the same time. You really won't regret it, as it will give you more options.

[ccga3359]

I know it will add to the expense a wee tad, but might I suggest getting a matching waistcoat(vest) at the same time. You really won't regret it, as it will give your more options.

Further on this, should you go with the waistcoat, have a tweed back and not satin. I forgot to order this option on mine and regret it. It will look much better should there be times you decide to not go with the jacket.

[Hendry]

Here is mine with the silver buttons

[Bugbear]

Sorry, but as "colorful" as the nose wiping story may be, the real reason was practicality. Originally the sleeves were "open" a good way up from the cuff to the elbow which allowed them to be turned back to keep them clean. When folded back down the buttons and flap kept them from flopping about and getting in the way. Nowadays the flaps are purely decorative, rather like the buttons on the sleeve of most men's jackets.

Thank you, MOR; it makes sense now.

[Rob Wright]

I know it will add to the expense a wee tad, but might I suggest getting a matching waistcoat(vest) at the same time. You really won't regret it, as it will give you more options.

What Jock said. My Hunter Tweed Braemer and waistcoat from USA Kilts.



Rob

[Dall_Piobaire]

Nice looking tweeds Rob, been drooling over some myself. I was looking at a bespoke hunting tweed, price nearly blew me off my chair.

On a question of taste, what would the most versatile colour for a waistcoat be? I was thinking with either Boyd, MacKenzie, or MacKay a black waistcoat would go with black, charcoal, or, maybe even, grimace, dark navy, okay maybe not navy! Never was a gashion geek, but gotta look professional.

[McMurdo]

I'd have to say the Gray Tweed would be about the best for a start with both the jacket and waistcoat in matching tweed.