Regimental Blazers

[Mel1721L]

This is a British thing, I think. I wear a regimental blazer in the cooler weather here, but with grey trousers. The blazer doesn't really go with a kilt as the cut is wrong. I just wondered if there is a kilt equivalent? Pictures I've seen of Scots veterans show them wearing blazers with trews, so I imagine there isn't.

[BCAC]

This is a British thing, I think. I wear a regimental blazer in the cooler weather here, but with grey trousers. The blazer doesn't really go with a kilt as the cut is wrong. I just wondered if there is a kilt equivalent? Pictures I've seen of Scots veterans show them wearing blazers with trews, so I imagine there isn't.

Well, I suppose that you could always get one tailored, if you could find a good tailor to do it, but honestly I think that it's not only the cut that's wrong and that even tailored the 'look' would be wrong also. Just my opinion though. You won't know until you've either tried yourself or seen someone who has one that has been tailored.

[Dileasgubas]

Some of the WW II veterans in my Regiment have worn a cutaway blue blazer with Regimental crest, trews and Glengarrian. Something they likely picked up while in the UK and brought back to Canada. As the number of veterans dwindles, so, too has this dress style. I have not seen anyone in blue blazer and kilt at any unit function but the ubiquitous blue blazer, grey flannels and tartan tie seems to be popular for those not opting for trews. Kilted folk tend to wear tweed, argyle or PC jackets. The "patrol" jacket is also quite sharp; without rank or accoutrements it might be a suitable alternative. I personally think a plain patrol jacket with kilt is very dressy.

[Mel1721L]

Some of the WW II veterans in my Regiment have worn a cutaway blue blazer with Regimental crest, trews and Glengarrian. Something they likely picked up while in the UK and brought back to Canada. As the number of veterans dwindles, so, too has this dress style. I have not seen anyone in blue blazer and kilt at any unit function but the ubiquitous blue blazer, grey flannels and tartan tie seems to be popular for those not opting for trews. Kilted folk tend to wear tweed, argyle or PC jackets. The "patrol" jacket is also quite sharp; without rank or accoutrements it might be a suitable alternative. I personally think a plain patrol jacket with kilt is very dressy.

Thinking more about it, my Regiment was an English one, so probably a cilt wouldn't really be appropriate. WW11 veterans are sadly dwindling but equally sad is the number of conflicts that politicians have inflicted on the world since then. Regimental blazers though, do seem to be dying out.

[McMurdo]

I think the best compromise if you want to wear the cilt would be a regimental tie, you can wear it with the blazer and trousers if you wish or can pair it with the cilt and an Argyll jacket.

[creagdhubh]

I think the best compromise if you want to wear the cilt would be a regimental tie, you can wear it with the blazer and trousers if you wish or can pair it with the cilt and an Argyll jacket.

I agree, Glen.

[Mel1721L]

I think the best compromise if you want to wear the cilt would be a regimental tie, you can wear it with the blazer and trousers if you wish or can pair it with the cilt and an Argyll jacket.

No, I think I'll keep the two styles seperate and not mix anything military with the cilt, other than the odd t-shirt.

[Jock Scot]

Thinking more about it, my Regiment was an English one, so probably a cilt wouldn't really be appropriate. WW11 veterans are sadly dwindling but equally sad is the number of conflicts that politicians have inflicted on the world since then. Regimental blazers though, do seem to be dying out.

There are many kilted Scots who served in English Regiments who proudly wear their Regimental tie. Rest assured, it is very much a "done thing" as far as the kilt and attire is concerned. I cannot think of any Scots who wear their Regimental blazer with the kilt though. I reckon a Lancers tie would fit in perfectly with kilt attire.

[davidlpope]

I reckon a Lancers tie would fit in perfectly with kilt attire.

Rather like a Brigade of Guards tie does?

[Mel1721L]

There are many kilted Scots who served in English Regiments who proudly wear their Regimental tie. Rest assured, it is very much a "done thing" as far as the kilt and attire is concerned. I cannot think of any Scots who wear their Regimental blazer with the kilt though. I reckon a Lancers tie would fit in perfectly with kilt attire.

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We had a Scots Lance Jack in my Troop, decent guy for an NCO. Lost touch with them all now. The next amalgamation will see the product of the last amalgamation result in the last Lancer Regiment in the British Army. Next they'll join the Dragoons, Hussars and Lancers together and just have "The Cavalry Regiment." What a mess the government have made of the Army.