Which Doublet?

[KD Burke]

Sorry folks! Deleting the post until I can sort the technical difficulties!

My apologies.

[davidlpope]

Tried to help, but it doesn't seem your photobucket account is appropriately referenced.

FWIW, I like the Sherrifmuir better, due to the absence of gold braid. I think it makes the Achara unnecessarily "costumey".

[JSFMACLJR]

If the doublet is the one I think it is, the original doublet, owned by David Stewart of Achara is beautidul; the one made to copy it, while nice, isn't on the same level.

[Chas]

Does this help?

Regards

Chas

[OC Richard]

That jacket with the gold lace/braid on it doesn't do anything for me. It looks costumelike, because though it has a vaguely historical look to it, it doesn't really correspond to how Highland jackets actually looked at any period.

I feel about the same with Sherrifmuir doublets, which seem to be a 20th century mish-mash of bits and pieces from various periods of civilian and military Highland doublets. But at least they've been around for a while so my eye is used to them.

[creagdhubh]

Both doublets from www.highlandclans.co.uk (where Sandy purchased his gorgeous tartan jacket - Appin). I have seen these many times before. I do like the latter in the rich velvet, and of course, the tartan waistcoat is always a superb touch. In regards to both doublet styles, sometimes simplicity looks far smarter.

[JSFMACLJR]

That jacket with the gold lace/braid on it doesn't do anything for me. It looks costumelike, because though it has a vaguely historical look to it, it doesn't really correspond to how Highland jackets actually looked at any period..

Nowhere is it written that one's clothes MUST fit into a specific historical "window." One has jackets made that one likes. Who cares if the doublet made by Highland Clans "doesn't really correspond to how Highland jackets looked at any period"? Buy it because you like the style, or don't buy it...simple as that.

I respect your right to a personal opinion ("That jacket...doesn't do anything for me"). I can assure you that there are many, many doublets of great antiquity that are not of the cookie-cutter genre. You can voice your opinion, but that doesn't change fact.

I can tell you, though, that the original doublet owned by Stewart of Achara is far nicer than the imitation. See for yourself:

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Velvet is, indeed, possessed in equal measure of all the virtues and vices enumerated above, chief of which is that they are hot. That, however, won't dissuade me from having a velvet dress Argyle jacket made (hopefully) in time for the up-coming winter season.

[Phil]

I have a nice doublet from Stuart Christie in dark blue velvet which has the advantage that it can be worn unbuttoned if things get a bit hot



This is the same one from their catalogue which might be a bit clearer. They did recommend not wearing the belt outside as in the catalogue, however, as it would make a mess of the velvet

[Jock Scot]

Velvet is, indeed, possessed in equal measure of all the virtues and vices enumerated above, chief of which is that they are hot. That, however, won't dissuade me from having a velvet dress Argyle jacket made (hopefully) in time for the up-coming winter season.

A jacket that retains the heat is a distinct advantage when visiting some large and even not so large households in Scotland, even with several "Titanic" sized boilers fighting an ever loosing battle with the cold and damp-----and I am talking about summertime! A full Arctic survival suit and full knowledge how to use it is not a bad idea for a winter visit to these establishments. Oh how I just love central heating that works and double glazing!