More jacket questions

**beloitpiper** · 9th August 06, 06:49 PM

Ok, so I've demonstrated my affinity for a fine Argyll, but I have smoe more questions (actually, just one). Could I wear my fly plaid with a tweed Argyll? Is this done, or should that be saved for a black jacket. For all of those non-traditionalists, I know I am able to wear the plaid with tweed, I'm asking traditionalists whether it is done or not.

Now for a non-Argyll question: Montrose jackets are pretty much the most badass things out there. They just look awesome. Other than a wedding, when does one wear a Montrose?

Thanks a bunch!

**Moose McLennan** · 9th August 06, 11:11 PM

I'm probably not a traditionalist, but IMHO no fly plaid. You will look like you have been dragged through a Highland Outfitter's backwards. Or maybe on your way to a picnic.

With you on the Montrose. Ultra formal as I understand though (white-tie occasions). These would look great on the groom at a wedding and I wonder why we don't see them more often.
I do know some members of the group own Montrose doublets; I'm sure they'll report.

M.

**Robin** · 10th August 06, 01:10 AM

No fly plaid please

You can wear a doublet for "evening dress" and "white tie" events. Those are rather rare..."normal people" (those without a butler

) will probably never need a doublet :rolleyes:

**davedove** · 10th August 06, 04:25 AM

The fly plaid is probably worn more here in the States than across the pond, but it really should be for formal wear only. I think it would be a bit much if worn with a tweed jacket.

As has been said, a doublet is for really formal events.

**macwilkin** · 10th August 06, 05:12 AM

The beauty of the tweed jacket, in the opinion of this bluff old traditionalist, is its simplicity. Leave the fly plaid for only the most formal of events.

Tweeds were (and are) the garments for hunting, shooting, etc. You wouldn't wear a fly plaid stalking deer.

Cheers,

Todd

**Planopiper** · 10th August 06, 05:36 AM

You could wear one of those plaids that’s basically a folded up blanket thrown over your shoulder. You pretty much never see that in the U.S. Start a trend. You may want to wait for cooler weather, though.

**Panache** · 10th August 06, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

....Tweeds were (and are) the garments for hunting, shooting, etc. You wouldn't wear a fly plaid stalking deer...

Unless it was a very formal hunt

Cheers

**Moose McLennan** · 10th August 06, 07:39 AM

Luckily for the deer if that ever happened, at least they are colour-blind. You'd be fine as long as the fly plaid wasn't too stinky.

[I do realise we are swiftly veering off Mr Long's original and perfectly valid question, no offence!]

M.

**Panache** · 10th August 06, 07:59 AM

Originally Posted by beloitpiper

... Montrose jackets are pretty much the most badass things out there. They just look awesome. Other than a wedding, when does one wear a Montrose?

Back to your question...

I think that it would be perfectly fine for a Burn's Night Supper. Unless you do a lot of very formal events I don't think you will have many occassions to wear it. I think that a Montrose Jacket should fall toward the end of your kilt buying priority list.

By the by, I am a huge fan of tweed argyle jackets as well (see my thread on my modified tweed jacket )

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=17818

The advice above is good. With tweed and daywear in general, keep it simple.

Cheers

**Colin** · 10th August 06, 09:13 AM

Save the plaid for the black jackets.

If I remember right, Hamish had a heck of a cool looking Montrose in his gallery. As for a Montrose being at the end of the kilt list, IMHO if you have the tweed day wear and something for semi-formal, go ahead and get the montrose if you think you will wear it. It would likely see more use than a PC.