Got some new goodies!

[ShaunMaxwell]

Very nice! Glad the ebay purchase worked out well for you. It's a very striking jacket and waistcoat, and a nice sgian to boot. Well done!

SM

[Oddern]

Congrats on your find Tobus. Its a beautiful jacket and waistcoat. For some reason items like this rarely apares on ebay in my size. Either theres many takers or these things are rarely made in my size..
Skål!

[davidg]

Yes, I was surprised that this waistcoat has four pockets. The two lower ones with flaps, and then two upper pockets.

The jacket and vest look great. I like the colour combination

I'm curious about your own views of the flaps on the lower vest pockets. Are you keeping those or removing them when you do your alterations?

I have a similar jacket and vest in blue tweed but I really am unsure about those vest pocket flaps. . I don't know whether I like them or not and have seriously considered taking my scissors to them

[Spartan Tartan]

I kind of like the pocket flaps. I have them on my waistcoat as well. I wasn't sure about them at first, but they add a certain "flare". Since I am pretty conservative (as much as one can be in a kilt), I like the more stylized/unique look.

[Tobus]

Definitely keeping the flaps on the waistcoat!

[CMcG]

Tobus, you've put together a fantastic look with your new goodies. There is nothing cookie cutter about it, while still looking very proper and traditional. The details are really what makes it; even though no-one may ever know, a sharp sgian dubh in invaluable. The jacket, waistcoat, and pocket watch chain are also spot on.

You know what really completes this outfit in my (biased) eye? The spats

[piperdown]

Very striking look...off topic but those spats look great too.

[James Hood]

Well, ain't you hip! Good on you, for scoring the pretties. Great look. Enjoy!

[saxandpipes]

Great!

Looking very smart indeed!


Cheers,

Michael

[creagdhubh]

Well done, Tobus!

Cheers,