Equivalent to a tux

[Squeaky McMurdo]

JSFMACLJR
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The Deil's Chiel
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Rank has effectively been pulled. An Argyl can indeed hold it's own next to a tux.



WClarkB, if you're still confused as to which to purchase or buy, may I suggest asking your spouse or significant other what their opinion is?


--Chelsea McMurdo--

[Lyle1]

I agree. My advice would be to look for pictures of the PC and the Argyle worn as formal wear and decide which one you think will best suite both the situation in which it will be worn and your own sense of style. Don't worry what other people think about your choice.


By the way, in another current thread on this forum, a native of Scotland states that men wear the PC there without much regard for the time of day. If the kilt police don't get them in Scotland, what do we have to fear in the USA?

[Jock Scot]

I'll concede that a black Argyll jacket with peaked satin lapels would be equivalent to a Tuxedo, but Argyll jackets for the most part are made with notched lapels covered in the same cloth as the rest of the jacket. So to really be on-par with a tuxedo, you would have to go the bespoke route and have one custom made. The problem then is that an Argyll jacket with peaked satin lapels is too dressy for anything other than eveningwear. For my money (and taste) this:

equals this:


Whereas this:

equals this:

To this Scot of very near three score and ten years under his belt, I have to agree with you. But I do have to conceed that a black silver buttoned argyll worn with a low cut waistcoat and black tie, is one of the better and more successful "modern" kilt trends.I am not sure how long this "new" trend has been in vogue, but I first saw the Argyll worn this way some ten years ago and well remember thinking to myself, "now why did I not think of that?"

[WClarkB]

JSFMACLJR
Kilted Noble
Posts: 905


MacMillan of Rathdown
Kilted Legend
Posts: 2,349



vs.


The Deil's Chiel
Kilted Member
Posts: 32


Rank has effectively been pulled. An Argyl can indeed hold it's own next to a tux.



WClarkB, if you're still confused as to which to purchase or buy, may I suggest asking your spouse or significant other what their opinion is?


--Chelsea McMurdo--

I agree. My advice would be to look for pictures of the PC and the Argyle worn as formal wear and decide which one you think will best suite both the situation in which it will be worn and your own sense of style. Don't worry what other people think about your choice.


By the way, in another current thread on this forum, a native of Scotland states that men wear the PC there without much regard for the time of day. If the kilt police don't get them in Scotland, what do we have to fear in the USA?

Calling a halt to the proceedings before I'm accused of being a causa belli.

Gentlemen thank you one and all for your insights and advice; all of you have been gracious and generous enough to help. It is deeply appreciated.

now stop