Argyll jacket and no waistcoat. What to do?

[Nathan]

Very nice tweed Argyll and smartly worn with the brown leather belt. Regarding contrasting waistcoats, here are some visuals to help you out. My view here is that the possibilities are endless.

Olive
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Rick MacDonald and son Nathan MacDonald in Highland Attire at Kingston Scottish Festival 2013.jpg

Claret (note, it was Canada Day so I'm very red and white matchy here - I do like this waistcoat though)
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Same waistcoat, less matchy ensemble:

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Navy
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Tartan - not bias cut. Not as popular as bias cut, but I got a lot of compliments that day.
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[tulloch]

Thats a fine looking jacket and is fine by itself. You can get a variety of waistcoats in solid colors and in tweeds. Whatever you think looks good is likely good.

[Chas]

Brunswick green, tan, or mustard.

[Downunder Kilt]

With my lovat green arygll tweed jacket I often wear a claret waistcoat I obtained from the Gentlemens Emporium. It is straight cut across the bottom and has a collar. I also wear a doeskin waistcoat in olive green to vary it up a bit.

[tpa]

The jacket looks fine without a waistcoat but if you go for one ... or several .... I would choose a strong contrast rather than a near match. Light jacket, dark waistcoat; dark jacket, light waistcoat.

I'll second that, it's bang on the money. However as it looks fine without a waistcoat, why spend money on one? I've never worn a waistcoat with mine and no one has commented either way.

[knotty]

Very nice jacket you have. If you want a waistcoat, I would look at charcoal, darker green or claret

[ForresterModern]

a step down in level of dress, but don't fail to consider a sweater vest either with or without front buttons (cardigan style).

Lots of online tuxedo stores dumping relatively dressy patterned satin-like poly button up vests. And inexpensive too, so you could get several different colors or styles.

[Calgacus]

Lots of good advice here, so I thank you for your input, and especially Nathan for supplying lots of photos for inspiration.

I know that the jacket works fine on its own, and in the past I've worn it with v-neck pullovers on occasion, but I felt that having the option of a waistcoat would make it more flexible, and a little smarter too.

I'm definitely leaning towards claret/burgundy now, though I shall wait until after I get my new kilt to be sure the whole thing works as an ensemble. Charcoal seems a nice second option, though I much prefer the splash of colour claret/burgundy would bring.

[creagdhubh]

I have a rather lovely Lovat green Argyll jacket. I've had it many years and got it for a song, and it is made from a heavy tweed of somewhat higher quality than seems to be available these days. Sadly, it didn't come with a matching waistcoat and I know I'll never get a perfectly matching one, so I'd like the rabble's advice on what sort of waistcoat might work instead.



Thanks,

Richard.

I must say, that's a fine looking tartan, Richard!

[Calgacus]

I must say, that's a fine looking tartan, Richard!

Indeed it is, Kyle, indeed it is.

It's pleated to the double white stripe so looks quite impressive from the back too.

*EDIT* An old photo, but just to illustrate.