A few months ago there was discussion about the suitability of Prince Charlie coatees for white tie functions. Somebody of considerably better breeding than I opined that Prince Charlie jackets were just not on for white tie affairs. To further this discussion, I link to two eBay auctions. The first, an Edwardian-style tailcoat; the trousered choice for white tie. The second, a Prince Charlie coatee. Note the distinct similarities between the two.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/20s-VINTAGE-BL...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-SCOT...QQcmdZViewItem

Mark - Ohio