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21st March 11, 01:45 PM
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 Originally Posted by okiwen
Thanks, going now.
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Ok. I'm back. Trews= High waist, no side seam, no pockets. Trousers= waist, possible belt and pockets. Sound about right?
Miltary Trews = high back (usually referred to as a fishtail back) and high wasted, usually worn with braces, no side seam, may have side slash pockets
Civilian Trews = same as above but without fishtail back, still high waisted
Trousers = just like a regular pair of suit trousers
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12th March 11, 07:05 AM
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I have a dark grey charcoal jacket( staghorn buttons) whicI find appropriate for every occasion except "black tie". IMHO black argyll with silver buttons can look out of place on more dressed down, less formal occasions. Others WILL disagree...
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12th March 11, 07:26 AM
#3
 Originally Posted by robbiethepiper
I have a dark grey charcoal jacket( staghorn buttons) whicI find appropriate for every occasion except "black tie". IMHO black argyll with silver buttons can look out of place on more dressed down, less formal occasions. Others WILL disagree...
I am with you almost 100%, the only exception being, formal day attire(morning dress equivalent) where the black silver buttoned barathea(NOT tweed)argyll is appropriate. Where you might want to take a slightly less high profile at a wedding as a less than "premier guest", try swapping your silver buttons, on the barathea argyll, with plain black ones.
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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12th March 11, 07:51 AM
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- Justitia et fortitudo invincibilia sunt
- An t'arm breac dearg
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12th March 11, 08:29 AM
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My rather impecunious, but still grandly dressed friend seems to find the most amazing suits and tweeds at Sue Ryder. Perhaps you should check them out when next in town.
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18th March 11, 07:08 PM
#6
While down in Edinburgh Tuesday and Wednesday I ended up buying one of these jackets in denim blue tweed. (looks nothing like actual denim)


with matching waistcoat.
100% pure new wool Jacket with imitation staghorn buttons.
£99 for jacket and £50 for waistcoat.
Thanks for all your help and advice.
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30th March 11, 10:54 AM
#7
That's a very dashing outfit. And with the savings, you can still purchase a nice sport coat if you like.
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8th April 11, 09:13 PM
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Not a fan of the Argyle even with a kilt, let alone trousers or trews. However if budget and versatility are a big part of the equation, either go with a currently-fashionably short saxon jacket, or an Argyle in blue and rig it so you can swap out the silver buttons for plain as needed.
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