Argyll Jacket and Waist coat

[KWD]

Ok, so I am in the market for an Argyll Jacket and Waistcoat, I am looking to spend in the $300 range, has any of you dealt with Skye Highland Outfitters?
Are they decent? In product and service
Who else would you recommend?

[artificer]

USAKilts, $289-380 for jacket or jacket and waistcoat ($380 is for +50" chest) normally their jacket waistcoat is $330.

[auld argonian]

J. Higgins always a possibility.

Best

AA

[creagdhubh]

Tough for around that price. It's certainly doable, however you may not receive a high quality item that will last many, many years. I stand behind such Scottish companies as Lochcarron, Kinloch-Anderson, Stewart Christie, and of course there are quite a few others that produce high-quality goods - you really get what you pay for - especially with Highland attire. Save up. Don't settle for cheaper, lower-quality items...you may be happier you did in the long run. Just my honest opinon mate.

Cheers,

[RockyR]

Tough for around that price. It's certainly doable, however you may not receive a high quality item that will last many, many years. I stand behind such Scottish companies as Lochcarron, Kinloch-Anderson, Stewart Christie, and of course there are quite a few others that produce high-quality goods - you really get what you pay for - especially with Highland attire. Save up. Don't settle for cheaper, lower-quality items...you may be happier you did in the long run. Just my honest opinon mate.

Cheers,

As an FYI, the jackets we carry (at $330 for an Argyll Jacket and 5 button Vest) are made in Scotland by a company that also makes jackets for at least 1 of the companies you mentioned above under that company's own brand name. Just because a retailer isn't based in Scotland does not mean the product is not Scottish, nor does it mean that it's cheap.

I will agree with you in principle that for the MOST part, you 'get what you pay for', however, an investigation into a product's quality / manufacturing / origin is warranted before writing it off as 'cheap'. If it is a 'made in Scotland' jacket and is a 17 oz barathea with quality tailoring, I would hardly call it cheap, even if the price is lower than some.

[CMcG]

As an FYI, the jackets we carry (at $330 for an Argyll Jacket and 5 button Vest) are made in Scotland by a company that also makes jackets for at least 1 of the companies you mentioned above under that company's own brand name. Just because a retailer isn't based in Scotland does not mean the product is not Scottish, nor does it mean that it's cheap.

I will agree with you in principle that for the MOST part, you 'get what you pay for', however, an investigation into a product's quality / manufacturing / origin is warranted before writing it off as 'cheap'. If it is a 'made in Scotland' jacket and is a 17 oz barathea with quality tailoring, I would hardly call it cheap, even if the price is lower than some.

[Spartan Tartan]

As to your question, I am not familiar with the company you mention. Although if you go with them, please give a review. I am also in the market for an argyll and waistcoat, but I am saving my pennies for one from USAKilts. I recently got a "tank" from Rocky and just love it! They do offer, as previously noted, a set for about $330 which is close to your budget...

[MacLowlife]

Skye Highland Outfitters is owned by NorCal Piper, aka Josh, who is a frequent poster on this site. I have bought from him and found him to be extremely friendly. The quality of his merchandise is quite good. I believe you will be pleased.

[Geoff Withnell]

As to your question, I am not familiar with the company you mention. Although if you go with them, please give a review. I am also in the market for an argyll and waistcoat, but I am saving my pennies for one from USAKilts. I recently got a "tank" from Rocky and just love it! They do offer, as previously noted, a set for about $330 which is close to your budget...

I have an argyll and waistcoat from USAK. I've had it for about a year and half, worn it to two Marine Corp Birthday Balls, and several other occasions. I paln to wear it to my daughter's wedding this July (her request). The workmanship is the best, and the fabric is really good wool. I remain quite pleased. I expect I will wear it at suitable occasions for the rest of my life.

Quality? I would say so.

Geoff Withnell

[creagdhubh]

As an FYI, the jackets we carry (at $330 for an Argyll Jacket and 5 button Vest) are made in Scotland by a company that also makes jackets for at least 1 of the companies you mentioned above under that company's own brand name. Just because a retailer isn't based in Scotland does not mean the product is not Scottish, nor does it mean that it's cheap.

I will agree with you in principle that for the MOST part, you 'get what you pay for', however, an investigation into a product's quality / manufacturing / origin is warranted before writing it off as 'cheap'. If it is a 'made in Scotland' jacket and is a 17 oz barathea with quality tailoring, I would hardly call it cheap, even if the price is lower than some.

Cheers mate, thanks for the information. I was not too familiar with your company - I have perused the website and find that you have an excellent selection of tweeds for the jackets and waistcoats in which you discussed. I suppose my advice was based in the fact that one should really "shop around" and conduct thorough research before investing in such a substantial piece of Highland day attire (besides the kilt-obviously). I am quite pleased to see that you offer tweed jackets and waistcoats at the $300-$330 dollar range - that's brilliant! Let's just say that you have my undivided attention at the moment, as I am in the market for a new tweed jacket and matching waistcoat myself - one specifically with a window pane design. Thanks again Rocky.

Kind regards,