Double-breasted jackets?

[CMcG]

The jacket CMcG showed is so cheap looking that it defies any other description, for "waiters jacket" suits it perfectly. From the photo one can tell that the fabric is inferior. From the lapels one can tell it was not intended for gentlemen's evening dress, because they are cloth lapels and not silken.

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The jacket I posted does look a little strange perhaps but, as I mentioned in my post, I had to adjust the photo settings. It was originally too dark and didn't show the double-breastedness clearly enough, so I changed the contrast, saturation, etc. I assure you JSFMACLJR, the fabric is actually quite nice and I don't see what is wrong with the cut; the lack of satin lapels just means it was designed for less dressy occasions.

Spencer jackets were in style for a time in the 1980s, so it is possible to find rather nice ones in vintage stores. I concede that the jacket I posted is not historical or traditional highland attire but I have seen members of the forum wear similar (though not double-breasted) jackets with a kilt and look smashing.