The ideal time for the black argyll

[TheOfficialBren]

Lol. It happens, Quickdraw MacGraw!

[Liam]

Just remember, what is conventional here in Scotland is pretty unconventional in Boston or Wisconsin.

Or Alberta!

[Deil the Yin]

Doh! Thanks.

C = Civilian

[Steve Ashton]

An explanation (of sorts) is posted in our FAQ's.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...q#faq_faq_abbr

A word of caution. THCD is an X Marks peculiarity. It was coined here and would not be understood anywhere else.

[OC Richard]

Back to the original topic of "when is the ideal time to wear a black Argyll" I said earlier that in the latter half of the 19th century it seemed to be just another cut of Evening jacket, that the fact that it was black seemed to make it suitable for Evening attire to kiltwearers then.

I was surprised to, just now, come across this photo from a Highland Dress catalogue from perhaps around 1930 illustrating the Argyll jacket as one of several Evening Dress choices (the others being Doublet, Prince Charlie, and Montrose).

So here, well up into the 20th century, is the Argyll's 'ideal time' shown as Evening. Note the low-cut waistcoat and white bow tie



Here's what you often see in the latter half of the 19th century: full elaborate Highland costume worn with a quite plain ordinary jacket

[Nathan]

Richard,

The gent on the left in your catalogue is wearing a jacket that is called the "dress Argyle". I note that it has peaked lapels rather than the more casual notched lapel. Could those lapels have also been satin faced?

[Deil the Yin]

I wonder though if this 1930's catalogue is indicative of actual THCD practice of the time, or more akin to our present day kilt hire businesses? Just a thought...

Also, whose the bloke in the 19th Century kit, if you have any idea?

I was surprised to, just now, come across this photo from a Highland Dress catalogue from perhaps around 1930 illustrating the Argyll jacket as one of several Evening Dress choices (the others being Doublet, Prince Charlie, and Montrose).



Here's what you often see in the latter half of the 19th century: full elaborate Highland costume worn with a quite plain ordinary jacket

[kilted scholar]

Phil:Hence the insistence upon "traditional highland dress". I mean if wild highlanders used to dress this way while pursuing manly things like fighting, murdering etc. then it must be OK.

Yes - but did they go about these activities wearing Black Argyll jackets or tweed jackets?

[Jock Scot]

Yes - but did they go about these activities wearing Black Argyll jackets or tweed jackets?

Oh, I think that we can be assured that they dressed for the occasion.

[Highlander31]

Oh, I think that we can be assured that they dressed for the occasion.

Let me guess, for day wear it would be,....your basic brown targe with claymore and dirk?