Looking for 5 button vest/waistcoat

**thanmuwa** · 21st April 09, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by skauwt

thanks lads ,
i reckon getting a vest/waistcoat that goes with hose may be the right option , cheers for the ebay link and the uniformal link that site has some nice gear in it mind you , i spotted the ebay one the other day but ended up going for the other waistcoat but i reckon at £10 i should buy it i could always sell it again if it wasnt going to work ,
i had thought of going to chairty type shops but sadly most over this way are wise to what things are worth with all those blooming bargain hunter shows and what have ya most 2nd hand shops have folk who know the real value of items and try sell them for not much cheaper than new ,

this is the waistcoat i bought the other day nice colour and a nice fit waistcoat just wont go with the wedding party i guess http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=220374720458

Nice waistcoat.
Have you thought of asking hire shops? They may hire just just a waistcoat for pennies? Or do you know anyone with a kilt suit that is a similar size to you? I guess you are a 38 if that waistcoat fits you well?

**be da veva** · 21st April 09, 10:20 AM

The jacket looks "sharp"... just don't sit on anybody....
On the other hand, it won't be a problem to sit still....

ok, off to take my meds...

**thanmuwa** · 21st April 09, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by be da veva

The jacket looks "sharp"... just don't sit on anybody....
On the other hand, it won't be a problem to sit still....

ok, off to take my meds...

I noticed that too.

**be da veva** · 21st April 09, 10:47 AM

I heard about tails on a kilt jacket, but I wasn't expecting that....

**skauwt** · 21st April 09, 11:45 AM

yeah i got it a few weeks back
all i need is plank of some mahogany or other dark wood for a proper display
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/p...pictureid=1821

**The Barry** · 21st April 09, 02:47 PM

I also like the charcoal hose and waistcoat idea. That would look very sharp indeed.

**Chas** · 23rd April 09, 05:27 AM

Originally Posted by Chas

Hi thanmuwa,
Thanks for the link. I've just bought one in my size. The vendors are the famous (infamous) Gold Brothers, but at £10 you really can't go wrong.
Regards
Chas

Originally Posted by thanmuwa

Glad to be of service

.

Just a quick follow-up. Waistcoat ordered and paid for on the 21st April, arrived by carrier at 09:00 this morning 23rd April (St George's Day). They still have more clearance waistcoats at £10.00 (the buttons are worth over £5.00). Thanks again thanmuwa.

Regards

Chas

**skauwt** · 23rd April 09, 06:54 AM

hmmm im in two minds whether to buy one or not now

thanks for the wee update about the waistcoat chas

**English Bloke** · 24th April 09, 03:20 AM

Originally Posted by skauwt

...sadly cant afford to pay the £50 plus standard asking price on most sites for a tweed/wool 5 button vests/waistcoats on offer. does anyone know where i can get a good enough vest/waistcoat size 36 or 38 (yup im slinky

) for £20($29) or less the plainer the better

A smidgen over your £20 limit but have you seen these. Might be worth taking your jacket with you next time you're in Edinburgh and paying them a visit.

http://www.getshirty.com/getshirty/d...s&dept_id=3282

**skauwt** · 24th April 09, 07:04 AM

Originally Posted by English Bloke

A smidgen over your £20 limit but have you seen these. Might be worth taking your jacket with you next time you're in Edinburgh and paying them a visit.

http://www.getshirty.com/getshirty/d...s&dept_id=3282

thanks for that site im hoping to take the misses to edinburgh zoo in the next few weeks so i`ll pop in and see whats what,i hope some smooth talking before the zoo will help her forget the imposed spending limit