Shandy,

Did you notice that Rocky has Douglas modern tartan now? It looks like PV, because it's a newer pic. Best to ask Rocky though.

If you want to get first hand experience about the differences between philabegs and traditionals, you should PM RichardlJohnson. I know that he owns both, and would be able to give you the best advice.

For my two bits worth, I'd suggest two philabegs over one traditional, since that's all you're planning on wearing. That way, you'll have some clothing options, and one to wear when the other gets dirty - even though the PV seems to repel anything, even the coffee I dumped on mine the other day. I just wiped it off and was good to go, even though coffee got all over the white part!

Anyway, I hope you're able to make you mind up, and that the Visa gets here soon.