bizarre wacky doublet

**cruiser348** · 5th August 12, 05:03 PM

I can see the guards outside of the Emerald Palace in Oz wearing something like that. Beyond that, I can't imagine anyone having a use for one in those colors.

**piperdbh** · 5th August 12, 07:04 PM

I agree with the high school marching band uniform idea. Some schools have a particular uniform for the Drum Major which reflects the theme of that year's show and does not necessarily match the rest of the band's uniforms. This one might have come from such a school. Or maybe a community theatre production of some kind.

**Chas** · 6th August 12, 02:25 PM

If the colours were different and the silver braid was gone ...

Maybe

Regards

Chas

**Friday** · 6th August 12, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by Chas

If the colours were different and the silver braid was gone ...

If I were 100 pounds lighter and rich, I would be at Rocky's weekly and have Matt and the rest of the kilt maker who are not in driving distance on speed dial.

**creagdhubh** · 6th August 12, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by cruiser348

I can see the guards outside of the Emerald Palace in Oz wearing something like that. Beyond that, I can't imagine anyone having a use for one in those colors.

Hahaha! Well said.

**OC Richard** · 7th August 12, 04:02 AM

The auction closes soon! Don't miss your chance to get this wonderous thing.

BTW it's being sold by a vintage clothing shop in Glasgow. Plus, the thing appears to be well-made with high quality materials, so I wasn't guessing an American High School uniform or theatrical costume, which have a certain "look" to them, usually. And as was pointed out school uniforms are usually in school colours which are normally bold contrasting pairs such as blue/gold crimson/grey etc etc.

The seller says it has no labels of any sort within, so it may remain a mystery.

Due to its Glasgow provenance and evident quality, my guess would be that it was made by a Highland Outfitter as a one-off for a fashion show or some such.