Jacket Essentials?

[MacWage]

What are the "essentials" for a kilt jacket?

Casual?


Formal?


I am converting some and am wondering opinions on what I can/cannot do. What elements must I include and which can I ignore?

Is a tux with bobbed tails and silver buttons replacing the "stock" ones enough for a formal jacket?

[Panache]

What are the "essentials" for a kilt jacket?

Casual?


Formal?


I am converting some and am wondering opinions on what I can/cannot do. What elements must I include and which can I ignore?

Is a tux with bobbed tails and silver buttons replacing the "stock" ones enough for a formal jacket?

MacWage,

I think the only true elements that are required for any kilt jacket is a sporran cutaway and a waist length. Alan H. and my lovely wife both gave me the same advice, that you shouldn't get hung up on trying to make an exact copy of a kilt jacket be it an Argyle, Prince Charlie, etc. There are a myriad of jacket styles out there for pants, why restrict yourself to only a handful for kilts. I'd take a look at the X Marks "Dressy" and Formal picture threads:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=22432

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

Soak up the images, decide what elements you like and go from there.
For me personally, I really think that epaulettes are really sharp for a kilt jacket. I had them added to my tweed coat when I had it altered into a kilt jacket. My tailed tuxedo jacket at the tailor's right now (which I hope to pick up tomorrow) is also going to have epaulettes added. Why? Because I like them and it's my formal jacket.

Looking forward to seeing what a MacWage jacket is like.

Cheers

[PiobBear]

Is a tux with bobbed tails and silver buttons replacing the "stock" ones enough for a formal jacket?

Yes; a black tail coat bobbed like a PC with diamond-shaped thistle buttons added to the breast & cuffs ought to be perfect! Try to find a low-cut, 3 button waistcoat (full back or not) on EBay to match, and your all set.