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    Went thrifting and bough couple random jackets, which one looks the best?

    So I went to some thrift shops just to look at some cheap jackets that could go with my kilt.
    Gone through the woman's section too, since the jackets there can be more kilt jacket looking due to their cut.
    Aaand I spent 6$ on all 3 of those.

    But I still need help regarding which looks the best, what do you guys think?


    This is one I had before.



    This one is normal men's jacket, but still is quite long.




    This feels like it matches the best, but is a bit smaller fit wise.



    This one is more feminine looking in my opinion, but is the shortest and fits rather nice.



    Album mirror: http://imgur.com/a/5mt0U

    Thanks for any responses.

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    The last appears to be the right length without alterations, although it could use just a bit of a cut for the sporran—but not much.
    Last edited by MNlad; 5th January 17 at 04:08 PM.
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    Great finds. The first one looks great, is a good fit, yet it would take more work to adjust for a kilt jacket. The second does not look like a good fit on you, especially in the shoulders and arms. The last one is definitely a good fit and it looks like the correct length for a kilt.

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    alteration

    Be brave and alter one of them. If it turns out poorly, so what. At a couple bucks each you can have fun learning. There is a discussion on how to DIY in here somewhere. I did one and like the results. Sorry I haven't pictures of it.
    McNeil

    Here is the link back to the plan:
    http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-jacket-30726/

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    I'm still new at the kilted thing myself, and don't personally own a jacket that works with my kilts, but I'll throw my 2 cents in. The first jacket looks to be the best fit, though as noted it could use some adjustment for a kilt. The second seems to be both way too big in the body and also a bit short in the arms, though you might be able to take in the body and make it work. The third is too small overall - far too short in the sleeves and too small around the shoulders. The fourth is a little short in the arms, but not terribly, and I love the look of it. I think that one is my favorite.
    On a related note, I think I must now stop by some thrift stores on my way home today and look for tweed jackets. Thanks for that.

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    Sleeve length on the first one looks good but the sleeves on the next two look too short.


    Best,

    AA
    ANOTHER KILTED LEBOWSKI AND...HEY, CAREFUL, MAN, THERE'S A BEVERAGE HERE!

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