How does an Argyll jacket look?

[Hamish]

Of the five Argyll jackets I have, only two have matching waistcoats. I have to admit I quite like the look of the two items worn together, but I do not care for the 'constriction' of the waistcoat and so I seldom wear one. Of course, it all depends upon the formality of the day or event - to my mind the wearing of a waistcoat makes the outfit slightly more formal than wearing the jacket on its own.

Here are two photos of one of my Argylls, the first with the waistcoat.....



....... and this one without it:



Personally, I prefer the more relaxed look of the jacket on its own.

With regard to the use of the buttons: I never button-up my Argylls, Balmorals or Crail, and in all the years I was a suited businessman, the only jacket I think I ever buttoned was when it was in the double-breasted style.


Take care,
Ham.