Originally Posted by
Jock Scot
Somewhat unhelpfully, it depends on the jacket and the buttons on that.Subdued black buttons on both garments can be very effective though, as would a set of silver buttons on both garments. How about two sets of buttons? Then you can change them to fit your mood and or, the event?
Hi Jock. I considered the two-button solution, and while it would be good, it would also require a second set of button holes to switch them front to back. That's a lot of work for a very occasional change. Thanks for reminding me of that solution, old friend.
Originally Posted by
ThistleDown
FB, I think you need to provide us with a pic, perhaps as you are suggesting it might be worn by you.
Okay, here are a couple of pictures. I didn't bother putting the whole rig on and changing my clothes twice; just laid them on the bed with a shirt in behind.
Here it is with an Argyle jacket which of course is designed to be buttoned so it only has a button on one side, although heaven only knows why you would ever button it up:
And here with a Sheriffmuir which is never buttoned but has a row of decorative silver buttons on either side:
What comes to mind, chaps? I appreciate your thoughts.
Last edited by Father Bill; 8th December 18 at 02:34 PM.
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