Black tie options

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

The bottom line is, if the Eton is not embarrassingly shoddy in either materials or workmanship, I will go with owning something rather than renting.

The difficulty with this line of thinking is that it often leads one to say, "well, that's good enough" and put off getting something better. That aside, the Eaton that you are considering is not cut to be worn with the kilt and therefore, while passable-- maybe-- it just won't look as good. Presumably you are ordering something that is a rack size, which means that if it is in stock you should have it in 4-10 days.

I'd suggest a phone call to the vendor is the quickest way to resolve your dilemma.

[svc40bt]

The difficulty with this line of thinking is that it often leads one to say, "well, that's good enough" and put off getting something better. That aside, the Eaton that you are considering is not cut to be worn with the kilt and therefore, while passable-- maybe-- it just won't look as good. Presumably you are ordering something that is a rack size, which means that if it is in stock you should have it in 4-10 days.

I'd suggest a phone call to the vendor is the quickest way to resolve your dilemma.

I had actually ordered one in navy; the vendor refunded me as they didn't have stock in my size. I have an inquiry in to them as to availability in bottle green. If they have it, I will order one. I plan to switch out the buttons (or make them interchangable) to use the jacket mostly for day wear.

I will eventually get something in velvet for true formal wear; either an argyle style, or some sort of custom doublet (when the friend I have in fashion school feels ready to tackle a men's jacket from scratch).

[svc40bt]

Something like this:



or this:



or even this: