Took a page out of "The Book"

[Raphael]

But I wonder what material is the jacket made of

[bubba]

But I wonder what material is the jacket made of

Probably polyester since it's intended for use where frequent cleaning is called for.

[Hamish]

Richard,

I'd say it all depends upon whether you'll ever want to appear to be 'authentic', especially at formal Scottish events or whether you simply want a smart jacket to wear with your kilt.

Personally, and perhaps because of my Scottish blood, I'd opt for the real thing - or go without! I have three tweed Argylls (for semi-formal wear), a black barathea Crail, a ditto Prince Charlie and a green barathea Montrose Doublet (for formal wear). When dressing casually, anything goes - as long as it's not going to interfere with the swing o' the pleats!

If you are comfortable with your new jacket, then that is all that really matters. As for the cuffs, etc. My advice would be to keep everything to a minimum to begin with. You can always have the fancy bits added later if you feel the need.

[bubba]

As for the cuffs, etc. My advice would be to keep everything to a minimum to begin with. You can always have the fancy bits added later if you feel the need.

I'd take a swing at adding a few touches just for the challenge of doing it and making it look good.Not much of a reason I suppose, but I like modifying things just because

[Colin]

Ham,

I think there is quite a few of us that would love to go out and get an authentic Argyle or PC, but due to the cost and the limited number of times we expect to wear them it is just not feasible. An alternative like this seems a like quite a good idea based solely on price.

[Raphael]

Colin,

Are you getting one?

[Colin]

Colin,

Are you getting one?

I was tossing the idea around, but I am on lock down until after we have moved and sorted out the expenses of for the move and the new house. But come on, you can't beat $40 ans some buttons from a local shop (tartantown).

[richardljohnson]

As for the cuffs, etc. My advice would be to keep everything to a minimum to begin with. You can always have the fancy bits added later if you feel the need.

Thanks Hamish. That was what I was thinking. I will end up getting a Argyle but I ran across this deal and I had been think about options and my wife suggest this as a good starting point. I can wear this to those semi-formal event and it will look great. Then I can get the Argyle for the 'tradational' events. I hope to get the Arglye before the Christmas parties.

Should have the pics up by Monday.

RLJ

[Blu (Ontario)]

Ham,...due to the cost and the limited number of times we expect to wear them it is just not feasible....

I thought the same thing until I bought one. It's a wonderful alternative to dress slacks and a blazer. Unlike the latter, I enjoy wearing mine. It actually gets worn more than I thought it would.

[bubba]

Well, I put the Eton jacket idea up to the wife. All she said was not right now. I guess that'll have to wait a little while.