Ok, so I found what I think is a great tweed jacket at my local Goodwill today. I purchased this jacket for $8.50. I plan to convert it to a kilt jacket as soon as I lose some more weight (hence it not being buttoned...It's a little tight still).

I was hoping you guys, especially those that have converted jackets, could comment on this particular jacket. I love the color, personally. It has real pockets, so I'm a bit concerned with this, as Alan H suggests "patch" pockets on his site.


and a close up:


I can always keep an eye out for something better. $8.50 is not too much to lose, and I have a few months before I actually begin to do the conversion.

Here is a thread I had started which led me to this project. Thanks to those that suggested I go this route.