Quote Originally Posted by Nighthawk View Post
Truth is, I have learned a lot from reading what you have to say. You're very knowledgable, and at the same time, practical. You are able to differentiate between "What I like is..." and "The conventions are..." A lot of people don't do that. You don't like tartan flashes, but also say that it's a matter of taste, where others will say that you should never wear them, and then you will give advice like you did in this thread, explaining the conventions of dress in a matter of fact and nonconfrontational way. A lot of people (myself included!) haven't mastered that skill. so- I don't do tweed myself- never did like it much- so what would you recomend for those of us who don't do tweed? Would an Argyle work? What about an Eton?
You are so kind.An Argyll is just a style of day jacket and one that I am a fan of,but there are as you know, various styles of day jacket. OK,you are not a fan of tweed.Out of interest, is that all tweed, or just heavy tweed?There are literally hundreds of patterns to choose from you know and also tweed is also to be found in lightweight cloth too.In passing, tweed does not have to be the hairy fuzzy stuff that is much loved by some of us old fashioned Scots.Here endeth the tweed sales pitch!How about barathea?The stuff that the black silver buttoned argylls/PCs are usually made of, only put black buttons on instead of silver--very,very smart.Some one here mentioned having a kilt jacket made out of linen,very sensible in hot climates.How about the very expensive option?Silk? I hope this gives you a wee bit of help.