Open Fronted Doublets

[CMcG]

I just scored a two tone (blue w/black facings) Regulation doublet, myself, and am eager to see it and discuss it further, but first I must pay the piper and the postman, too.
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eBay? I think I saw that one... sleeves were too short for me but I am also eager to see and discuss it.

<snip> I certainly like MoR's ideas, whether you "do it right" and bespeak the thing or cheat a little by remaking an existing garment.

Given my budget, I will certainly have to "cheat" a lot! But MoR is full of good ideas and has me thinking about a regular black Argyll with retrofitted cuffs/lapels in silk and the collar in black velvet.

I do, nonetheless, put these bespoke jacket ideas in my knowledge vault for when I am graduated and gainfully employed.

I wear a tartan Argyll jacket, with a few bits of velvet thrown in for good measure.

That is completely awesome.

The closest I could get to this right now would be a jacket I saw in the Maple Leaf tartan that was suitable for conversion. I'd have to wear it with my solid green kilt though because my Maple Leaf tartan kilt is too small and destined to be repurposed.

So, imagine a jacket in the Maple Leaf tartan, done up like JSFMACLJR's but worn with a three button black waistcoat, black self-tie bow tie, pleated front white shirt, and solid green kilt?

I do not wear the Prince Charlie Coatee as much as I use to - just not too terribly fond of it. <snip>

I'm not too fond of the PC either, hence why I'm investigating alternatives. Thanks for the pics of your black Regulation. Good luck with the new tartan Regulation, I'm sure it will be worth the wait

[Cygnus]

While I have no experience with Piob Mohr of Scotland, I would like to add my vote for the regulation doublet. The Sheriffmuir does indeed look quite good when tailored properly, but it is, in my opinion, a bit much for most events. The regulation doublet stands out in a sea of Prince Charlie coatees without making you look like Humphrey the Peacock (and avoids the heat issues that MacMillan of Rathdown mentioned).

If you can't resist the Sheriffmuir, MacCathmhaoil's recommendation of a hunting stock helps to tone it down a bit.

If you do go for a regulation doublet, just make sure the tashes aren't too close to the front opening; I've seen a number of cheaply-made doublets that have this problem which tends to pull the front of the doublet open and cause it to bulge at the sides even when the wearer's arms are down.

Good luck!