Montrose Jacket Fitting and Wearing Advice

[Simon_Fraser]

Some year back I had a Montose jacket made for me, I saw one at a wedding and thought it looked very dashing. I had the finished jacket sent to me where I was living in East Africa at the time. Of course...it didn't fit right. I have yet to make it back to the Tailor in question with the Jacket.

So I need to know 2 things, is there someone in NYC that does good work on a Kilt Jacket?
This thing has belt loops at the back....I don't remember seeing a belt running round a jacket before. Anyone have any experience of wearing a Montose, photos etc? I might need a new belt too, my old one is....tight.
I've got a wedding to go to in Scotland in November and I'd like to get it right.

Cheers gents

Si.

[O'Neille]

I've been trying to find a vintage Montrose in my size for years. A belt does go through the loops. A Jabot shirt and cuffs and you're set. What is the fitment issue? I've also seen a Jabot dickie and false cuffs worn with just a t-shirt under the Montrose for warmer climates. The jacket should fit like a glove to be correct. Do an internet search and you should find some good pictures for comparison. Here is a link to a Montrose that is just a little too big around the waist. http://www.nicolsonhighlandwear.co.u...&g=GAE&s=MMVMD

Good luck, O'Neille

[Simon_Fraser]

A Jabot shirt and cuffs and you're set. What is the fitment issue? I've also seen a Jabot dickie and false cuffs worn with just a t-shirt under the Montrose for warmer climates. The jacket should fit like a glove to be correct. Do an internet search and you should find some good pictures for comparison. Here is a link to a Montrose that is just a little too big around the waist. http://www.nicolsonhighlandwear.co.u...&g=GAE&s=MMVMD

I've been searching for a good hour and I did see that fella. I think my jacket has the same problem, it needs nipped in at the waist. Which does put the pressure on me NOT to put on any more girth...no bad thing.
Now I need to find a Jabot and Cuffs that are a bit less frilly than the ones I'm seeing so far.

Cheers

Si.

[Presuming Ed]

Montrose doublets are always worn with a belt. See here:

and here:


The thing about them is that they're very, very hot. I don't have a Montrose, but I do have a Kenmore - in velvet - which looks great (and, I have to say, the ladies appreciate it!), but especially for dancing, it's hot hot hot. Also, being such a tailored doublet, if it's as tight as it can be when it's made, it's highly likely that you'll grow (sideways!) out of it - that's the great danger with mine, anyway!

Not entirely sure it's suitable for a wedding - it's definitely an evening doublet, and weddings in the UK generally take place in daytime. YMMV.

[Simon_Fraser]

Montrose doublets are always worn with a belt.
The thing about them is that they're very, very hot.

Not entirely sure it's suitable for a wedding - it's definitely an evening doublet, and weddings in the UK generally take place in daytime. YMMV.

As O'Neille says , I was planning to just wear a Jabot and the cuffs with a vest underneath. Ideally I'd have a day jacket for the wedding, but sadly my Lovat Tweed one was made for a smaller man (ahem.) Now THAT was hot to dance in!

Si.

[Moose McLennan]

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Not entirely sure it's suitable for a wedding - it's definitely an evening doublet, and weddings in the UK generally take place in daytime. YMMV.

They'll all be prancing around in Prince Charlies anyway. Most people don't own, hire or bring more than jacket, so you don't have too much choice during the day. IMHO a wedding is one occasion where you can come in your evening wear - it makes for good photos too.

M.

[Nick]

I've got pictures of my wedding outfit in the Pictures forum. I made the jacket, jabot, and cuffs myself.

It's not meant to be taken off or opened, and the fewer layers under the thing the better, so I'd suggest against a vest underneath. I wore a t-shirt underneath.