Best jacket for business attire?

[Kilted KT]

Kilted folks!!!!!!!

The original thread was asking what kind of jacket is appropriate for business attire (kilted). As he is planning on wearing a jacket, I assume (always a dangerous task) that a polo (much less a t-shirt) is not a planned option, but that a coat and tie is normal work attire. In such a case an argyle or like-style jacket (including a normal jacket converted into a argyle-esque jacket or a waist jacket-> cut off and hemmed just below the pocket level).

A Prince Charlie, Montrose and other formal jackets are a bit formal for most business situations, as would a tux. These formal jackets are designed and intended for the same situation as a tux, so are appropriate wherever a tux would be.

If purchasing a jacket-> go for an Argle or a like jacket (whatever name they are given, many are very similar and most are available in tweed).

If can't afford, or would rather put the money elsewhere (like a kilt), modification of a "standard"/"normal" jacket is relatively easy. There are numerous threads about just that, including AlenH's website on making an Argyle-like one.

Back to something close to the original topic, please. I'm starting to agree with Hamish here.

Shirt and tie are not required at work, and are rarely seen. I asked so I can find the best jacket to wear for interviews for new jobs...so I don't look like some reject from a poorly-planned renfair.