I am of the opinion that unless you can get an exact match of of the original tweed it's better to go with something darker or a completely different colour.
I have a lovely vintage lovat green kilt jacket that I often wear with either a dark green doeskin waistcoat or a claret coloured wool waistcoat.
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I am of the opinion that unless you can get an exact match of of the original tweed it's better to go with something darker or a completely different colour.
... and that may very well be the final result; I just want to make sure I do my due diligence first.
Last edited by Tim Little; 4th February 12 at 09:14 PM.
The Bookster swatches arrived yesterday; another instance of a vendor willing to go well above and beyond in the customer service department!
Of the batch it looks like the best match is the Sporting Green tweed, which is a near match to the hue of the jacket fabric but a bit darker and more saturated. It might end up being "close enough" but it's not really ideal.
The Country Herringbone was also close, but more of a celery green hue -- a bit "yellower" in complexion than the jacket.
As an aside, does anyone know where to source swatches of Magee's "Celtic Tweeds"? I love the look and feel of their lambswool tweeds, but Bookster has limited colors; I'd be interested in seeing what the rest of their range is like.
Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt
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