THCD Photo Examples

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Wonderful photos David, thank you!!! Matt, whose the chap in the brown day jacket and fawn Balmoral bonnet with lovat green dicing? He is absolutely dressed superbly! I love his day attire (reminds me of my own!) and his cromach is spot on!

Cheers,

If you are referring to this photo I posted, that's actually David! It was taken last June at the Greenville (SC) Highland Games.

[NewEnglander]

Is there a particular name for that style of jacket David is wearing? I like how it's simple, not fancy cuffs or epaulets. And any thoughts on where to purchase one?

[artificer]

Is there a particular name for that style of jacket David is wearing? I like how it's simple, not fancy cuffs or epaulets. And any thoughts on where to purchase one?

It's the jacket style on the far right, called "Crail" and is available from the STM HERE.

[JSFMACLJR]

Is there a particular name for that style of jacket David is wearing? I like how it's simple, not fancy cuffs or epaulets. And any thoughts on where to purchase one?

"Tweed jacket" works just fine with me. I find all of this name business to be a bit silly, really. I can't imagine Jock, or my chief, for example, getting up one morning and saying "should I wear the Crail or the Braemar today?"

[artificer]

"Tweed jacket" works just fine with me. I find all of this name business to be a bit silly, really. I can't imagine Jock, or my chief, for example, getting up one morning and saying "should I wear the Crail or the Braemar today?"

Come on, Sandy... It's not like the jacket is named "Frank" or something. Names help differentiate one style from another (especially in a retail setting). Calling something Braemar or Crail is a LOT easier than saying "I'll take the tweed jacket, no the other one. NO, not THAT one, the one with the epaulets... NO, with the gauntlet cuffs, not the bucket cuffs..." ad infinitum.

ith:

[Paul Henry]

Come on, Sandy... It's not like the jacket is named "Frank" or something. Names help differentiate one style from another (especially in a retail setting). Calling something Braemar or Crail is a LOT easier than saying "I'll take the tweed jacket, no the other one. NO, not THAT one, the one with the epaulets... NO, with the gauntlet cuffs, not the bucket cuffs..." ad infinitum.

ith:

The problem is, and it's quite a problem, those jacket names are not consistent across different jacket makers, so it's quite possible different makers "Crail" jacket are not the same!
So in real terms a jacket with cuffs, or epaulets is a much better way of describing what you are after.

[artificer]

The problem is, and it's quite a problem, those jacket names are not consistent across different jacket makers, so it's quite possible different makers "Crail" jacket are not the same!
So in real terms a jacket with cuffs, or epaulets is a much better way of describing what you are after.

Aye, but WHICH style of cuff???

Paul, I was actually going to add a bit about different makers using terms differently. Unfortunately, it isn't just clothing that suffers from "Same term-different meaning".

Even if each maker uses terms in their own way, you can (at least for a business exchange with that one maker) say "I'll take an Argyll" and get the Argyll cuff, epaulets and be out the door.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Is there a particular name for that style of jacket David is wearing? I like how it's simple, not fancy cuffs or epaulets. And any thoughts on where to purchase one?

I don't think you'd be amiss to call it an Argyle jacket, though to some that name implies gauntlet cuffs. You'd also be ok just calling it a "kilt jacket."

You can order one very similar from our gift shop, here:
http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/kilt_jackets.htm

Just order in the tweed of your choice, with "crail" cuffs and with no epaulets.

[MacBean]

Is there a particular name for that style of jacket David is wearing? I like how it's simple, not fancy cuffs or epaulets. And any thoughts on where to purchase one?

They are not hard to find used on eBay. Search for Vintage kilt jacket. You do need to know your CORRECT measurents, as jacket sizes aren't always accurate. I have addeda link to a good guide to measuring yourself for jackets below. For the five jackets I've bought this way, two didn't fit too well (but are usable). The real advantage in my view is the access to older tweeds.

http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/T...easurement.htm

[piperdbh]

If you are referring to this photo I posted, that's actually David! It was taken last June at the Greenville (SC) Highland Games.

While davidlpope is a snappy dresser, the real star of the picture is the pan full of dandelion cupcakes.