Styles of Prince Charlie?

**Arlen** · 2nd September 08, 09:50 AM

This is an interesting one for me.
Slanj have started doing some really cool Scottish t-shirts and I was spending a few minutes eying them on my way to work each day.
Well, I decided to go in and price them and picked up a catalog on the way out.
It was then that I noticed they offer two styles of Prince Charlie outfit, One 'Traditional' and one 'Modern.'
The difference? The traditional has satin lapels and a 3 button waistcoat, the modern has wool lapels and a 5 button wasitcoat.

Now, I have to say, I prefer the look of the 5 button wasitcoat but I also prefer the satin lapels.
Has anyone else here heard of this 'new' distinction?

Here's a link to the styles on their site.

**acaig** · 2nd September 08, 10:13 AM

I applaud the company for modernising the jackets, but I do not like the 5 button waistcoat which is larger than the jacket and shows too much underneath jacket. It does not look right to me.

However, I live their tweed jackets !

**Spc. Scott** · 2nd September 08, 10:17 AM

The "muted" look of the modern jacket/vest is interesting. A neat variation in my opinion.

**McMurdo** · 2nd September 08, 10:19 AM

I have seen this as a modern take on things, however it just is not my cup of tea. Isn't nice to have a choice though? As for myself I'll stick to the Montrose Doublet, and perhaps my PC with the traditional 3 button waistcoat.

**OFCJAX** · 2nd September 08, 03:07 PM

Looked at their shirts too. I want the Saltire Skull one!

**Freelancer** · 2nd September 08, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

I have seen this as a modern take on things, however it just is not my cup of tea. Isn't nice to have a choice though? As for myself I'll stick to the Montrose Doublet, and perhaps my PC with the traditional 3 button waistcoat.

I'm with McMurdo on this one. Never saw anyone wearing five button vest with PC or a PC with satin lapels.