Tartan waistcoat

[Asser 1]

You folks were so great about my proper crommach post that I have another question with some input required.

I have 2yards of excess tartan from when I had my kilt made several years ago. I was thinking of having it made into a tartan waiscoat and fly plaid if there is enough left over for both.

First, I saw the look on the Kinloch Anderson website(great stuff scary prices) of a tartan vest cut on the bias being worn with trews which I thought was quite smart. Do you all think that look is exceptable for a traditionalist?

Secondly, if the thoughts are in the affirmative does anyone know of somewhere that could make said waistcoat and fly plaid?

Thanks in advance for your responses,

M.

[Jock Scot]

The tartan waistcoat is very traditional, particularly in the West Highlands of Scotland and usually(not always) worn with dress attire. On the whole it is not too often seen. There are some members here, that are very keen on them. For what it is worth, I would not be too bothered with the fly plaid, unless you are piping.

[Scotus]

Tartan waistcoats are very traditional and would look perfect with your kilt, since it's the same tartan. As for those who make them, do you have any regular tailors near? Otherwise, others who may respond might have ideas. As long as you can find a traditional vest pattern, someone who sews well can pull it off.

[Scotus]

Ditto to what Jock Scot said about the fly plaid.

[BoldHighlander]

That is very nice looking

[jdtenney]

that's a handsome looking waistcoat. What tartan is it?

[Asser 1]

Thanks, I thought it was quite traditional but as you say it is not overly common. I was a bit concerned about a local tailor pulling off the biased bit, but I am sure it could be done.

I tend to agree on the fly plaid, I have always thought they were a bit fussy and never wore them much. Being a good Scot it just crossed my mind to not waste any fabric(grin). I will probably take the picture of the vest on this thread as an example.

M.

[Santa Kona]

Very nice looking indeed.

[Bog Trotter]

Sharp looking waistcoat. Very handsome indeed.

[JSFMACLJR]

Tartan waistcoats certainly are traditional, both for day wear and evening wear. When you look around for a tailor, make sure they have experience in making garments cut on the bias. My tailor--and people "who know"--tell me it isn't as easy as it looks to get a well-made waistcoat of bias-cut tartan.

Good luck.