tweed shooting waistcoat with kilt?

**OC Richard** · 23rd December 17, 03:43 AM

I've done several searches through old threads here and didn't find anything.

British tweed shooting/hunting waistcoats/gilets are so very practical, with handwarmer pockets and huge cargo pockets, water-resistant, quilted lining to keep you toasty warm, they come in nice-looking tweeds, and they're surprisingly inexpensive. I've seen a large number for well under $100 US, sometimes around $50 US.

Does anyone ever wear them with kilts? I can't remember seeing such, and I'm guessing the answer from our British friends will be "it isn't done".

They do look to be too long.

Like these:

**Jock Scot** · 23rd December 17, 03:56 AM

Funnily enough only the other day, one of my sons was wearing something similar, but with a rather more tailored and flared look whilst out shooting and wearing the kilt. Whilst it was worn over a pullover with more of a practical thought in mind(large and easily accessed cartridge pockets) rather than a fashion choice, it didn't look too out of place. Sadly, due to rule 11 considerations, I don't bother taking pictures of kilted gentlemen and their kilt attire whilst partaking in a traditional Scottish country pursuit.

**OC Richard** · 23rd December 17, 04:42 AM

Thanks, good to hear that it is done!

Because our weather has finally turned a bit colder and my only waistcoats are the ordinary tweed ones which just aren't all that warm, and don't have those big roomy pockets.

But it's not cold enough for a coat... if that makes any sense.

**kingandrew** · 23rd December 17, 07:35 AM

Richard,

If you have such a vest, try it out with a kilt and post a photo. I'm sure the rabble will give you feedback.

Frankly, it seems a sensible idea to me, especially for those casual/hiking/outdoorsy occasions. The big pockets can also help out those who find it hard to fit all their things in a sporran.

I wonder if any manufacturer might make a shorter version of the traditional shooting jacket. It could make an interesting kilt jacket, if it didn't hang too low.

Andrew

**tpa** · 23rd December 17, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Funnily enough only the other day, one of my sons was wearing something similar, but with a rather more tailored and flared look whilst out shooting and wearing the kilt. Sadly, due to rule 11 considerations, I don't bother taking pictures of kilted gentlemen and their kilt attire whilst partaking in a traditional Scottish country pursuit.

I know what you mean Jock, having accidently fallen foul of rule 11 in the past, but it can be done:

This photo, the original courtesey of Google, is possibly more like what you are describing. The actual original is available with a google search, rule 11 does not allow a link.

**Jock Scot** · 24th December 17, 02:16 AM

Originally Posted by tpa

I know what you mean Jock, having accidently falle foul of rule 11 in the past, but it can be done:

This photo, the original courtesey of Google, is possibly more like what you are describing. The actual original is available with a google search, rule 11 does not allow a link.

Indeed the occasional picture does seem to pass the moderators ultra-sensitive rule 11 microscope, but those that get through hardly give context to the particular traditional events that the kilt and its attire are occasionally and quite properly worn. Enough said.

Yes that is the style of tweed waistcoat in your picture that my son was wearing, although cut a little shorter and without the cartridge belt, thank you. For those that may be interested he was also wearing a deer stalker.

**kingandrew** · 25th December 17, 05:19 AM

Jock,

It sounds like your son's outfit was not only practical, but stylish.

Andrew

**Jock Scot** · 25th December 17, 05:57 AM

Originally Posted by kingandrew

Jock,

It sounds like your son's outfit was not only practical, but stylish.

Andrew

Well, I suppose it was stylish in a way. I think it was driven more by moderately mild and dry weather and a need for fast loading than anything else, so like any practical shooting man he looked about to see what kit was handy to fit the purpose. Still, lets see if he repeats the look, or maybe others may have liked the look and might follow his example if conditions allow?

**Tarheel** · 23rd December 17, 07:30 AM

I would think this would be the perfect vest for our winter hikers/campers. I believe a backpack would be comfortable with this vest. The extra pockets would let one forgo a sporran. The pockets of a utility kilt would also give ample space for supplies.