Top Coats for kilts

[Rick]

I understand that the Inverness Cape is the proper thing to wear with the kilt when it is cold. However, in our modern world of driving cars, etc. I can see some problems with the practicality of this garment. The drawing in J. Charles Thompson's book "So You're Going to Wear the Kilt" shows the cape being essentially the length of the kilt. I am interested in the opinions of others on using a long black cashmere coat with the kilt. By long, I mean a top coat that comes down below the folded over top of the hose. For more casual wear, of course, short waist length jackets work well.

Rick

[arrogcow]

Not exactly sure what you're looking for, but all winter long I wear a long cashmere coat with my kilts when outdoors. It hits about mid calf, and I have no problems with it.

Adam

[Iolaus]

I don't see a problem with the Inverness that any other long style wouldn't have as well; the cape doesn't impair the arms, as the body should have actual arm holes, not just slits, and the cape portion can just fall to the sides. The problem I have is that they're so damn expensive! I've seen the nylon style that's sold, but that's just a step up from the cellophane rain ponchos you keep in your glove box!

I wish someone would come out with a less expensive Inverness that's made of a more modern style fabric, like the canvas kilts. They would be of a more casual style, but with a nod toward tradition still, just like the kilts.