[Cygnus]

While I think the coloured cuffs and facings look grand, the impression that people may get from such jackets is that the wearer acts in some sort of military capacity. Something understated and simple would, in my opinion, be the way to go if you must have different coloured facings, collar, or cuffs. I, personally, am not a fan of tartan cuffs on a black jacket; though a doublet made entirely of tartan is an attractive article of clothing!
My personal preference (which is probably not traditional) is for suit jackets with the collar in matching velvet. It doesn't stand out too much, but adds a luxurious sense of uniqueness and flair to the coat.

[cajunscot]

Originally Posted by Cygnus

While I think the coloured cuffs and facings look grand, the impression that people may get from such jackets is that the wearer acts in some sort of military capacity. Something understated and simple would, in my opinion, be the way to go if you must have different coloured facings, collar, or cuffs. I, personally, am not a fan of tartan cuffs on a black jacket; though a doublet made entirely of tartan is an attractive article of clothing!
My personal preference (which is probably not traditional) is for suit jackets with the collar in matching velvet. It doesn't stand out too much, but adds a luxurious sense of uniqueness and flair to the coat.

While I understand where you're coming from, my best friend has such a jacket (with red collar & cuffs) that he wears to black tie "dos" sans his mini medals, and hasn't ever been questioned as to his military unit.

Point of fact, he's a member here -- I'll have to ask him to post a photo of his jacket.

T.

[Cygnus]

Originally Posted by cajunscot

While I understand where you're coming from, my best friend has such a jacket (with red collar & cuffs) that he wears to black tie "dos" sans his mini medals, and hasn't ever been questioned as to his military unit.

Point of fact, he's a member here -- I'll have to ask him to post a photo of his jacket.

T.

I look forward to seeing the pictures!

And I suppose the tradition of different coloured cuffs and facings for military wear isn't as strong in the US, so you'd be less likely to have people make that connection.

[Mike_Oettle]

Chas wrote: “Not the Duke, maybe a future Duke.”
Well, actually the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay and the Master of Rothesay.
And, yes, the Master is heir to the dukedom.
Regards,
Mike

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Actually the cuffs you are referring to are the turnbacks of the sleeve, and would have been (historically) the same colour as the lining of the sleeve. Hence (in the 18th century) a blue jacket lined with buff coloured cloth would have buff "cuffs".

My own opinion is that tartan cuffs look really, really, naff in the same way tartan lapels would look really, really, naff.

[Tiny]

Just for context I was thinking a black jacket with the flaps in Black Stewart. I used the term gauntlet a little too broad. I figure the Black Stewart wouldn't be too contrasting on the black jacket.