Quote Originally Posted by andyfg View Post
Ham, as I said, the warm bomber jacket has been my usual winter wear. (I posted pics last year in the snow.) The tweed overcoat is a new experiment. It does get very cold here. The other day it never got higher than 8 degrees F (-14 C). Drastic measures needed at that temp! Not many people out walking (let alone potentially "flashing"!) Usually, when we walk the dogs we rarely see anyone. Walking is not as popular here in the USA as back in the UK.

Ham, what is your opinion of the Inverness, then? I'm assuming that from the back that coat too would have the same effect. (I always appreciate your style tips.)
Well Andy, of course, we do not suffer the same low temperatures here as you do over there, thank Heavens! I guess this means that we can still stop to think about how we look before wrapping up to go outside. Whereas, in the temperatures you quote, all you are concerned about is keeping warm ...... appearance can take a back seat! Horses for courses, eh!

I do have an Inverness Cape, Andy, but it is a thin waterproofed nylon version designed to keep out the rain, not the cold. Actually, I have never seen a tweed Inverness Cape, apart from in photos, but I think the main advantage they have over regular overcoats is the rather costumey image they have which, in a way, goes with the kilt. To the casual observer, the oddly layered-looking Inverness - and this is very evident from behind as well as in front - is just another piece of Highland kit that kilt wearers put on, like the funny bonnets and oddly shaped tweed jackets. Personally, I do think that Inverness Capes, especially in tweed, do look rather quaint and I would not rush to buy one for myself. My black nylon one rolls up into almost nothing when not in use and yet it is a very practical accessory ............. even if I do feel like a nun having a bad hair day when wearing it on windy days!!

Take care,
Ham.