Got some new goodies!

**Eck** · 24th November 11, 06:15 PM

Cracking find Tobus - particularly like the top pocket on the waistcoat, quite unique.

**Downunder Kilt** · 24th November 11, 06:26 PM

How excellent is that argyll jacket and waistcoat? Well done Tobus, You won't easily find that quality and style these days. Great colouring. And the sgian dubh is none too shabby either.
Congratulations to you

BTW. Is it Harris tweed?

**Peter Crowe** · 24th November 11, 06:35 PM

Well done on your find Tobus

That is a braw looking tweed Argyle day jacket and waistcoat, and besides a kilt itself, (IMHO) the most versatile garment for civilian Highland attire.

**Tobus** · 24th November 11, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by Eck

Cracking find Tobus - particularly like the top pocket on the waistcoat, quite unique.

Yes, I was surprised that this waistcoat has four pockets. The two lower ones with flaps, and then two upper pockets.

I also like that the gauntlet cuffs on the jacket are not the more modern style that are stitched down to the sleeves all the way around. These are just tacked to the sleeve at one point. I don't know why it really matters to me, but I just don't care for gauntlet cuffs that are completely sewed down.

Between the jacket and waistcoat, there are 26 antler buttons. These things are super thick!

BTW. Is it Harris tweed?

It's not labeled as such, so I doubt it. In fact, there is no maker's label in there at all.

**LitTrog** · 24th November 11, 09:45 PM

Those look great! I've been on the hunt recently, too. Don't know what your size is, but I applaud your persistence as my luck has been hit-and-miss. If I were a lesser man, I might envy you!

Again, very well done!

**longhuntr74** · 24th November 11, 11:13 PM

Superb, Tobus...this lets me know that I need to step up my game. I think you started building your wardrobe after me...but you've definitely surpassed me now. I wish I could find jackets like that on ebay...unfortunately I wear the size that everybody else wears!!!

**ShaunMaxwell** · 24th November 11, 11:19 PM

Very nice! Glad the ebay purchase worked out well for you. It's a very striking jacket and waistcoat, and a nice sgian to boot. Well done!

SM

**piperchris** · 28th November 11, 09:53 AM

Lookin' good, Tobus! Have a great day today!

**Standard** · 28th November 11, 08:10 PM

What a wonderful EBay find. The jacket and waistcoat are quite nice looking. Someone spoke about the possibility of removing the pocket flaps on the waistcoat, but for me they definately add something and should stay intact. I've been wanting a tweed combination like the one you are sporting for quite some time now, and this certainly renews my "need" to get one!

**davidg** · 25th November 11, 02:17 AM

Originally Posted by Tobus

Yes, I was surprised that this waistcoat has four pockets. The two lower ones with flaps, and then two upper pockets.

The jacket and vest look great. I like the colour combination

I'm curious about your own views of the flaps on the lower vest pockets. Are you keeping those or removing them when you do your alterations?

I have a similar jacket and vest in blue tweed but I really am unsure about those vest pocket flaps. . I don't know whether I like them or not and have seriously considered taking my scissors to them