Need to accessorize but don't know where to start

[Carolina Kiltman]

The thrift store is the best place to start, if you can modify the jacket yourself.

Here is one I did, myself, following the directions in the DIY section here. The cost? Wool (100%) sport jacket $3.78 sales tax included. Buttons $13.85 sales tax included.

This type of jacket is often called a Crail, and if you add a vest, puts it right up there with dressy business. And the price is right!

I didn't have either the vest on nor the belt when this picture was taken.

[bricelythgoe]

The D.I.Y. section is a frugal mans best friend!!!!! My "formal" jacket was cut down/altered from a blazer I already owned, cost 6 bucks for new buttons and an afternoon of work. Sporran patterns are there in abundance and not that hard to make once you get past the "I can't do anything that nice" stage. Kilt pins, it is amazing what can be found that will work, my Christmas pin was a tree broach borrowed from my wife, old M.O.D. pins (giant safety pins) can be found at a fabric store for $1.99 for 3 of them. What I am saying is an open mind and roving eye can find diamonds in many dustbins if you just start looking for them

Weasel

I agree with this! I am currently making a skunk sporran, that for all the materials cost me 30 dollars. If I were to buy it at a store, they want 130 or more for it.

[Kilted Jeeper]

Thank you so very much for all the great info. I'm already starting to wander the local Thrift stores (and of course the X-vendors).