Help on waistcoat

**auld argonian** · 11th March 07, 04:09 PM

Consider the one button eton jacket option...

http://www.uniformalwearhouse.com/ap...ojackets4.html

...though, perhaps, that is too formal...cheap enough, though.

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**mang1974** · 11th March 07, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by auld argonian

Consider the one button eton jacket option...

http://www.uniformalwearhouse.com/ap...ojackets4.html

...though, perhaps, that is too formal...cheap enough, though.

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Has anyone bought one of these inexpensive Eton jackets? How do they fit?

**auld argonian** · 11th March 07, 05:00 PM

Admittedly, I was going to buy one of these but I found a suitable jacket at a local tuxedo rental that they retired and sold to me...I'm not sure if this is the same jacket that AlanH bought and modified but I do remember that he did use something like this.

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**ccga3359** · 11th March 07, 05:00 PM

Are These for wait staff though? Then again I'd probably look like the waiter wearing a waistcoat.

**auld argonian** · 11th March 07, 05:09 PM

Here's a link to the step-by-step:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ight=uniformal

I seem to remember Alan posting a photo...but it looks like the photo links are broken...

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**Chef** · 11th March 07, 05:53 PM

I agree with the majority here. A waistcoat is not semi-formal. SO if you don't have the right gear go in a suit.

Originally Posted by ccga3359

Are These for wait staff though? Then again I'd probably look like the waiter wearing a waistcoat.

They are indeed wait staff jackets; my staff captains wear them. With a little work they will make a passable kilt jacket though.

**ccga3359** · 11th March 07, 06:02 PM

Semi-formal is my word a not part of the invite. Those of us going, agreed to be dressed up as opposed to the usual casual. It's a kilt night at the Scottish Rite Club in Hamilton (Ontario). Perhaps one day I shall be able to go formal. Is there a scource for any sewing patterns out there for PC, Argyle and such?

**PiobBear** · 11th March 07, 06:34 PM

In that case, go as best you can, but definitely kilted. Button up the waistcoat, except for the last button, with a tie complimentary to your kilt; either primary color of the tartan or the primary stripe.

Here's the only pattern I know of for a coat; it'd be a pretty major, complex project; beyond my limited seamstress abilities:
Folkwear Kilt Pattern
Has anyone made one of these?

**mexpiper** · 12th March 07, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by ccga3359

Semi-formal is my word a not part of the invite. Those of us going, agreed to be dressed up as opposed to the usual casual. It's a kilt night at the Scottish Rite Club in Hamilton (Ontario).

Is there a dress code at the Scottish Rite Club? Do they require that gentlemen wear coats?

**Big Mikey** · 12th March 07, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by mang1974

Has anyone bought one of these inexpensive Eton jackets? How do they fit?

I have one of their jackets and I think it's great. It is definitely an affordable way to go until you can get a real PC. Before any members get all bent, I know that I have made a mistake or two in its wearing in this pic but it was taken before I got educated. I have since added the approriate buttons in the right places (I hope). I do not intend to get a waistcoat as I prefer wearing a belt at all times. I hope this is of some help and if there are any other faux pas, I trust I will be informed. Thanks and yes, I will post pics of the new version.