Planning for an Argyll

[Bugbear]

Here's a variation on the same theme.

I have two Argylls-- one is a light grey tweed, the other black barathea. I have two waistcoats that I wear with my black Argyll (but not at the same time!). Both are black and one is a 3-button (as would be worn with a PC) and the other a 6-button (as might be worn with a three piece suit). If the event is "black tie" (ie: tuxedos) then I pop on the 3-button waistcoat and black bow tie and I'm off to the event. If it's a dressy day or evening event (when a conservative suit would be appropriate) I opt for the 6-button vest and a conservative striped tie. I only wear white shirts with the black Argyll, although I tend to favour light blue Oxford cloth button-downs with the tweed. I wear the same same conservative striped tie with the tweed jacket that I wear with the dressier Argyll-- it makes dressing much easier, and frankly I don't care if it tones with the stripes in my kilt. My life is more interesting that worrying about neckties!

from neeah613l's thread "Argyll- with or without vest?"


So, at some point in the future, I could look into a tweed or non-evening colored Argyll to add to that collection.

Going back to the cuffs, I found and readJamieKerr's thread "Crail vs. Argyle."

From that, I gather that at a formal event, no one will be flabbergasted over the cuff style on a black Argyll-like jacket...
Here's the quote I'm looking at from that thread:

If you would prefer a Crail then by all means get a Crail. It can be argued that the gauntlet cuffs are dressier. (one reason why they are found on a regulation doublet which is considered by many to be the dressiest jacket) That said if you are getting a jacket that will serve several uses (i.e. dressy day wear to black tie) then get the one you like. You won't be considered incorrect.

I would suggest you get a matching waistcoat as this will make the outfit a bit dressier when you need it to be. As far as colour, if you want to use it for a black tie affair get the jacket in black. If you don't then a dark grey would be quite nice.

* He quotes James MacMillan on collar differences. *

James, I think the variations in the collar are usually slight and they depend on the maker. The Crail/Braemar/Argyle isn't defined by the collar. The only jacket I know of that is known for a distinct collar is the Brian Boru, which has the shawl collar.

[Carolina Kiltman]

From that, I gather that at a formal event, no one will be flabbergasted over the cuff style on a black Argyll-like jacket...
Here's the quote I'm looking at from that thread:

You are absolutely correct! At our last Burns Night Supper, there was a wide range. One Sherifmuir (sp?), two Montrose, several PC's, a number of Military Mess jackets, complete with medals, and Argyl, and Braemer. Absolutely no comments about what anyone was wearing. (not even the chap who wore his kilt hose over the knees!)

Guess we are just a polite bunch.