Which Doublet?

[creagdhubh]

The first one looks like a jacket that would be worn by a naval officer and to my mind there isn't enough 'cut away' at the front for kilt wearing. I could see it easily paired with a pair of buckskin knee-britches or the like.

The second, a Sheriffmuir, is like my own, except that mine is barathea where as this is velvet. I have often wondered about velvet for jackets. I have heard ladies mention before that velvet was prone to 'crush' or crease. Could anybody who owns one comment?

Regards

Chas

Sandy could definitely expand on this particular topic far better than I, yet I do own a Regulation doublet from Kinloch-Anderson in both black barathea and black velvet. Though I love both doublets equally, as they are obviously the exact same style, only different fabrics, I have worn the black barathea version far more than its velvet 'brother'. I love the look of velvet, but it can become very hot, especially when worn to formal events during the summer months - and I tend to wear the matching waistcoat, or sometimes a tartan waistcoat, which makes the ensemble even more toasty.

I have noticed that my velvet doublet does in fact crease more than the barathea version, however, after hanging the velvet doublet up immediately after wearing, the creases quickly leave the garment. And, the creases are never 'deep' or significant. I can't speak for all types of velvet, be it silk or cotton, or whatever, but I can speak for Kinloch's quality velvet in their doublets. I would love to have a simple coatee made of a coloured velvet - perhaps in a rich claret, blue, or green colour.

Slainte,

[MacLowlife]

I think the gold braid makes that doublet look costumey. You could probably substitute black- even black to contrast with another body color, such as blue or green - and have a more acceptable product.

As for velvet, there are many grades, made of silk, cotton, rayon, who knows what else.... I find that it is tougher than it looks and that it will spring back readily enough with a little room and a little steam. If you are going to use your velvet doublet as either a seat cushion or as a pillow, it is advisable to turn it inside out first. In addition to protecting the velvet from drool, it tends to cushion the velvet slightly by placing one velvet face against another, rather than against something harder.