Spencer Jacket Success

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When my son was still in grade school I bought him a casual kilt in Black Watch tartan. Later, I bought him a black worsted wool Spencer waistcoat in a Boys Sz 18 for $35 and a matching backless vest for $15 off the clearance rack of one of the local tuxedo rental stores that catered to maitre de's and waiters. I paid a local drycleaner/alterations shop to replace its black satin buttons with chrome thistle diamond ones I purchased from TartanThistle.com. I think it was a Raffinati but Lord West and Oscar DeLaRenta make them, too. It looked so much better than a blazer on him and I've been searching for one for myself off and on for the last 10 years. If you live south of the Mason-Dixon line or want to outfit a younger relative, this is the best alternative. You can't beat the comfort indoor or outdoor, and the look is great.
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