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    And what would be the comments of our Scottish traditionalists on either one... with a clerical collar? I'm wondering about something more formal than my black barathea Argyle (square silver buttons & braided epaulettes).
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    I have a Sheriffmuir and think it is a quite dashing garment for the few times a year I need to look formal. I absolutely love the looks of the Montrose doublet but would have to say that is the sort of garment that is going to look best on a trim figure. I suspect the Sheriffmuir would be a better choice for you.

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    I believe you would find the sheriffmuir a more comfortable garment. The montrose seems to be better suited to a more athletic body.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Father Bill View Post
    And what would be the comments of our Scottish traditionalists on either one... with a clerical collar? I'm wondering about something more formal than my black barathea Argyle (square silver buttons & braided epaulettes).
    I'm not Scottish, but I do consider myself a traditionalist, uneducated though I may be on the subtleties of Highland dress. All the same, I can't think of a reason one shouldn't wear a clerical collar with a Sheriffmuir or Montrose doublet - in fact, I think it would look quite nice.

    With a clerical collar I would probably go with a solid black waistcoat (or a gilet) with the Sheriffmuir rather than something coloured or in tartan.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Father Bill View Post
    And what would be the comments of our Scottish traditionalists on either one... with a clerical collar? I'm wondering about something more formal than my black barathea Argyle (square silver buttons & braided epaulettes).
    Hi Bill. I would imagine that either would work with a clerical collar ( and preaching tabs or lace jabot). Both jackets have the same notched type of clear that I have on my rabat, which I wear to conduct worship each week. Personally, I would tend toward the Montrose, and think a collar would look most apropos.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Father Bill View Post
    And what would be the comments of our Scottish traditionalists on either one... with a clerical collar? I'm wondering about something more formal than my black barathea Argyle (square silver buttons & braided epaulettes).
    With either I would suggest preaching banns rather than a Roman collar. (You might also want to consider cloth covered buttons, as well.)
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    The potential problem if you wear a clerical collar with a Montrose is that the seam in the middle of the notched collar (normally covered by a jabot) will be exposed. Preaching bands, unless they are unbifurcated, will not cover that seam. No such problem with the Sheriffmuir however.
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