Where does the Balmoral Doublet fit in?

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 21st February 11, 06:18 AM

Originally Posted by OC Richard

I like this too! ... That "Balmoral" doublet is nice, but as it costs 540 pounds I think I can live without it.

Well, I suppose if you compare the price of the doublet to the cost of a tuxedo, the price isn't any where near as eye-watering as it initially seems.

Nice clothes cost money and, at least in my opinion, are worth saving up for.

**CMcG** · 21st February 11, 07:27 AM

Originally Posted by davidlpope

It's simply a bespoke style of doublet based on a similar style that Prince Charles wears. He wears his for black tie events, although I suppose one could add a jabot for white tie functions.

And here is HRH with said doublet:

**rondo** · 21st February 11, 08:33 AM

Thanks guys, I appreciate the responses.
Rondo

**robbiethepiper** · 21st February 11, 09:32 AM

Think this style is more or less their own invention, but none the worse for that as it mainly conforms to what is expected. IMHO more suited to Black tie....

**JSFMACLJR** · 21st February 11, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by robbiethepiper

Think this style is more or less their own invention, but none the worse for that as it mainly conforms to what is expected. IMHO more suited to Black tie....

Why do you think this style of doublet is "more suited to Black [sic] tie"?

**creagdhubh** · 21st February 11, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by davidlpope

It's simply a bespoke style of doublet based on a similar style that Prince Charles wears. He wears his for black tie events, although I suppose one could add a jabot for white tie functions.

Quite right David.

**creagdhubh** · 21st February 11, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

Well, I suppose if you compare the price of the doublet to the cost of a tuxedo, the price isn't any where near as eye-watering as it initially seems.

Nice clothes cost money and, at least in my opinion, are worth saving up for.

Precisely Scott, well said my friend.

**creagdhubh** · 21st February 11, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR

The "real scoop" is exactly what the description says.

Quite!

**OC Richard** · 23rd February 11, 07:06 AM

Originally Posted by robbiethepiper

Think this style is more or less their own invention

I don't think it's their invention. I posted a number of 100 year old photos showing the same jacket (except for the Argyll cuffs).

**davidlpope** · 23rd February 11, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by robbiethepiper

Think this style is more or less their own invention, but none the worse for that as it mainly conforms to what is expected.

I'm not sure how you come to this conclusion. They are clearly offering a doublet based on the doublet that Prince Charles wears. His doublet was obviously derived from earlier styles that Richard has cited.