Jacket issue

[Chaplain Harris]

Well,
I ordered a kilt jacket (Argyle) and it didn't come in yet (the order wasn't send until 2 weeks after I originally set up the order). Well, I've got a church devotion I was doing for Sunday. I was hoping it could come in but it has not. Well, they provided/loaned me with a Prince Charlie to suffice. I've got a couple questions:
1. Is it inappropriate to not wear the vest?
2. If I can get by without the vest, would my tartan tie look moronic?
3. If NO to the two above, I don't have a bow tie to use, what advice about what to wear with it?

Please help out.......SOON!

Thanks in advance for the advice.

Chaplain Harris

[mang1974]

I've personally never seen anyone wear the Prince Charlie without the vest, or with a straight tie. That's not to say that you couldn't do either.

Incidentally, where did you order the Agyle from? Sounds like a local place if they loaned you a P.C. Was it the Thistle and Clover?

[Tattoo Bradley]

I've personally never seen anyone wear the Prince Charlie without the vest, or with a straight tie. That's not to say that you couldn't do either.

Did they not have a vest available to loan you? Also, I purchased a plain black bowtie from a rental shop (the type that supplies prom and wedding garb) for about $4. You might try something like that...

[Chaplain Harris]

No they did give it to me, but I wasn't sure about the formality and tie stuff. Our congregation is somewhat laidback type, lots of jeans and dockers amoungst the men. I know I'll have a couple friends try to give me a hard time about my "dress" as they put it.

[PiobBear]

I'd look 'round WalMart or a tux rental for a cheap black bow tie (one of those you don't have to actually tie).
I've seen folks wear PC's without the waistcoat, with just a kilt belt; to me, it looks a little less formal.

If all else fails; go with what you've got.

[Panache]

Chaplain Harris,

A picture is worth a thousand words. Take a look at the "X Markers Formal Kilted Outfits" threads for some ideas about different takes on formal wear (including PC jackets without waistcoats).

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=22433

Hope this is of some help.

Cheers

Panache

[Doomsday]

I wasn't sure about the formality and tie stuff. Our congregation is somewhat laidback type, lots of jeans and dockers amoungst the men.

You might try a nice sweater. Not as formal but will look good.

[McMurdo]

Chaplin Harris
1. Is it inappropriate to not wear the vest?

Answer to this is no it is not inappropriate, however do wear a dress belt with it.

2. If I can get by without the vest, would my tartan tie look moronic?

I think you could away with it, I have worn a regular tie with my P.C.

3. If NO to the two above, I don't have a bow tie to use, what advice about what to wear with it?

I did recently see a tuxedo shirt/bowtie combo at walmart and you might be able to find something like that.

Also a few days ago I went into my local tartan shop and picked up two Argylle jackets that were on consignment, total cost for two jackets $120.00
One is a Harris Tweed, that was on sale for the paltry sum of $40.00, perhaps you could find something like that.

As for your somewhat laidback congregation, I would say wear the P.C. proudly regardless of what they choose to wear to church. You will of course be in front so I really don't think that should be an issue.

[Chaplain Harris]

Thanks for the message. I really appreciate it. Since I'm still new at this I didn't want to make myself look out place when it comes to wearing appropriate attire with a PC.

CBH