PC jacket comparison

[Nighthawk]

Hey folks! I have a question- I'm buying myself a Prince Charlie jacket/vest, and I am looking at the USAK and SportKilts sets. Sport Kilts jackets are less expensive, which is good. But I want a good quality jacket that will last me a long time as well. Can anyone give me a comparison of the two?

To give a little info, I would be wearing it with either a Black Stewart, Colorado State, or Wolfe clan kilt. The Wolfe can be seen in my avatar. Also I have a 52 inch chest if that matters.

Thanks in advance for any advice!!

[McMurdo]

The Sport Kilt PC just does not look right, the buttons are in the wrong position and the cut looks all wrong, a PC jacket is supposed to be a tight fit. If I were you I would spend the little extra for the USA Kilt PC as it does look correct.

[James MacMillan]

I don't have either of those PC's, but I think you should do what I'm going to do.

I'm going to go ..here.. and get me a high quality tail coat, and convert it.

I have a mediocre PC, but I want something better. My tailor can do the conversion, with direction, photos, drawings, etc, etc for around $35. So I will end up with a great PC for less than $100.

Food for thought.

[Coemgen]

My PC I bought at an estate sale, but I believe that it is a Sport Kilt PC. The only difference that I could tell from the pictures is that the buttons were rearranged. Here is the picture from my senior prom:

[Chef]

I accidentally damaged my PC the other week (caught it on a nail) so I am replacing it. I just ordered a made-to-measure from Gleniff (I'll post a review when I get it). The total price including carriage was $340. So for a man of your size that might be a good way to go.

[fluter]

I'm going to go ..here.. and get me a high quality tail coat, and convert it.

they seem to be a good source. Black tailcoats are scarce right now (I saw boy's sizes), but will keep watching. In the process, I stumbled on this fellow:

funny long coat

... which looks as though it might be bobbed into an open-front doublet. I wonder whether I'd look like a refugee from a high school band. Might pull it off with a nice jabot, I suppose. The middle sizes are all short, but some of the excess fabric might go into a cuff...

[Nighthawk]

I accidentally damaged my PC the other week (caught it on a nail) so I am replacing it. I just ordered a made-to-measure from Gleniff (I'll post a review when I get it). The total price including carriage was $340. So for a man of your size that might be a good way to go.

That's not too bad at all! Can you give me a link? What was the turnaround time? I need it by April 10 at the latest. Thanks a lot!

[Nighthawk]

My PC I bought at an estate sale, but I believe that it is a Sport Kilt PC. The only difference that I could tell from the pictures is that the buttons were rearranged. Here is the picture from my senior prom:

I've seen you before on the Bavehearts site. I want one of those kilts.

[thescot]

Topp Mac has a good suggestion there. I would definitely advise against a "cheap" PC since the thing should last you for many years (assuming you don't wear one more than most people do). The look is everything, so hold out for a pretty good one or buy a really good tail coat and pay a good tailor to fix it for you. The tailoring is relatively easy (for a tailor!), so the only realy expense will probably be buying silver buttons.

Or, go on ebay and find a good one like I did. I think I paid about $240 or so.

[Coemgen]

I've seen you before on the Bavehearts site. I want one of those kilts.

Stillwater 100% wool Saffron: $122.00
Stillwater Wool Saffron fly plaid: $39.00
2 Prom tickets: $212.00

1 special night with a special girl: priceless