Special 10th wedding aniversary Gift

**Shanntarra** · 22nd November 10, 01:26 PM

The Rogue and I are celebrating 10 years together next May. (How has he put up with me this long I don't know.

) He asked for his gift to be a new Prince Charlie jacket and waist coat.
We dont' want bargin basement, but we dont' want to spend outrageous amounts of money on it either. As a professional seamstress myself I do understand that quality costs money, but we don't want to go overboard.

Any suggestions?

**denmcdough** · 22nd November 10, 01:44 PM

Try Tartan Web. Their prices are decent and quality merchandise. Good luck, and congrats on ten years of wedded bliss!

**azwildcat96** · 22nd November 10, 02:01 PM

I was able to find a brand new black PC and waistcoat on ebay not too long ago that was 14oz Barathea wool made in Scotland for under $200, including shipping to the US. I could not find any difference in this one as compared to any other off-the-rack set from any other on-line retailers selling for as much as $500+. Now if you are talking about having one made to measure, then that's another story.

Side note, I have found that for some reason European sizing is a bit smaller than the typical sizing here in the US. I own a number of suits and sport coats and they are all 46R, but every PC, Argyle or Tweed that I have tried on, I needed a 48R. You may check with the sellers to confirm this information.

**fluter** · 22nd November 10, 07:29 PM

USA Kilts for $300, no customs hassle. Email or phone for sizing advice. I have one of theirs. While I don't have a tailor's eye (apprentice kiltmaker, more like), it seems well put together.

Our other stateside advertisers are also sure to have PC's. (Celtic Croft, STM in the US; Keltoi, B&S in Canada). If you want a different color, check around.

If you buy from the UK, a price under $200 should avoid import duties.

A very happy anniversary to you both, and many more!

**Nighthawk** · 22nd November 10, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by fluter

USA Kilts for $300, no customs hassle. Email or phone for sizing advice. I have one of theirs. While I don't have a tailor's eye (apprentice kiltmaker, more like), it seems well put together.

Our other stateside advertisers are also sure to have PC's. (Celtic Croft, STM in the US; Keltoi, B&S in Canada). If you want a different color, check around.

If you buy from the UK, a price under $200 should avoid import duties.

A very happy anniversary to you both, and many more!

Well, I was going to make those very suggestions! Both USA Kilts and Celtic Croft have always taken really good care of me.

So 10 years! That's awesome!

**Riverkilt** · 22nd November 10, 08:45 PM

If he doesn't happen to be an off the rack size - Lochcarron sews up made-to-measure Prince Charlies at a very fair price. I ordered mine through my kiltmaker.

**Shanntarra** · 23rd November 10, 08:19 AM

Thank you for all the suggestions. This gives us a good price range on them. I would love to do a vow renewal and have him wear his full outfit this time.

**Cygnus** · 23rd November 10, 09:55 AM

If you're looking for a made-to-measure jacket and waistcoat, you might consider going for a regulation doublet rather than a Prince Charlie jacket. It's perfect for all of the situations in which one would wear a PC, but has an added sense of flair.

I've only ever heard good things about Mackenzie Frain, and their prices are decent for a made-to-measure garment.