Difference Argyll/Braemer

**Bat Masterson** · 24th August 07, 01:01 PM

What is the difference or reasons to own

Argyll Jacket
or
Braemer Jacket

Thank You

**McMurdo** · 24th August 07, 02:13 PM

Mostly I believe the difference is in the sleeve detail with an Argyle you have an upturned cuff with 3 buttons, the Braemar you don't
to illustrate

the Argyle sleeve:

the Braemar sleeve:

Here are some descriptions from kiltstore:

Argyll Jackets
The Argyll day/evening jacket is versatile,altering its formality with accessories. Suitable for all occasions, from dinners and Burns Suppers, balls and ceilidhs, to weddings, graduations, Highland games or simply as general day wear.

Braemar Jackets
Similar to the Argyll jacket, but with more formal Prince Charlie style cuffs, the versatile Braemar can alter its formality by changing accessories. Suitable for all occasions, from dinners and dances, to graduations and weddings, or simply as smart day wear.

**MacWage** · 24th August 07, 02:49 PM

Once you get into the "cut-out" styles of jackets, the differences get into cuffs and pocket flaps. Really, that's about it.
In the ones I have/will modify, I just leave them in the modern plain styles.
Some go through the effort of recreating the fancier style cuffs, but you don't HAVE to.

There is a nice chart showing the differences in the specific named styles, but I can't seem to find it on-line right now. I downloaded a jpeg of it , but DON'T copyright on it. so I won't post it without the source.

**The Wizard of BC** · 24th August 07, 04:48 PM

Here's a pic I shamelessly borrowed from the Burnetts & Struth catalog.

**ChattanCat** · 24th August 07, 05:18 PM

I like the Crail the best. No nonsense, can be dressed up or down with ease.

**MacWage** · 24th August 07, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC

Here's a pic I shamelessly borrowed from the Burnetts & Struth catalog.

THAT'S the one!

**Bat Masterson** · 25th August 07, 06:48 AM

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank You so much. As an avid motorcyclist I find the enthusiast forums a wealth of information. Now adding Piping to my fun activities I find this forum to be outstanding with all that it offers.

**Riverkilt** · 25th August 07, 09:06 AM

I have two made-to-measure Argylls from Lochcarron through Kathy's Kilts who did the logistics. I chose the Argyll over the other styles available for no other reason than that I liked that look best.

No rocket science or rules...my money, I like, I buy that one.

Waiting for the Earth to tilt its axis so its cool enough here to wear them.

Ron

**slohairt** · 25th August 07, 12:10 PM

Both jackets are nice, though I tend to prefer the less-common Braemar.

**Phil** · 26th August 07, 12:54 AM

Slightly off topic but does anyone know where the names of these jackets comes from? I thought it might be because people in the towns they are named after wore that style but I know, for instance, that Crail is a small fishing village in Fife not notable for kilt-wearing. I know too that what I call a Montrose doublet others call a Kenmore and what they call a Montrose I know as a Military doublet. I have never seen a definitive list of the various styles and have come to the conclusion that each tailor makes up their own names for the jackets they make which adds to the confusion. Does anyone have a view on this jacket naming and whether there should be an "official" list of designs?