Help on waistcoat

**Big Mikey** · 12th March 07, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by mang1974

Has anyone bought one of these inexpensive Eton jackets? How do they fit?

I have one of their jackets and I think it's great. It is definitely an affordable way to go until you can get a real PC. Before any members get all bent, I know that I have made a mistake or two in its wearing in this pic but it was taken before I got educated. I have since added the approriate buttons in the right places (I hope). I do not intend to get a waistcoat as I prefer wearing a belt at all times. I hope this is of some help and if there are any other faux pas, I trust I will be informed. Thanks and yes, I will post pics of the new version.

**gangreenfootball** · 13th March 07, 04:39 AM

Jackets are true to size. I did some alterations on my jacket. These guys are the best bang for the buck and quick to ship.

**McMurdo** · 12th March 07, 04:49 AM

Grant
I think you will look fine with a waistcoat. It would'nt be my first choice, however if you do wear the waistcoat only then leave the bottom button undone.

I may be able to bring an extra argylle for you, as my local tartan shop has a few on consingnment and I was going to clear them out, give my your size and I will see if they have anything, the prices I have seen are between $40.00 and $80.00 CDN.

**ccga3359** · 12th March 07, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

Grant
I think you will look fine with a waistcoat. It would'nt be my first choice, however if you do wear the waistcoat only then leave the bottom button undone.

I may be able to bring an extra argylle for you, as my local tartan shop has a few on consingnment and I was going to clear them out, give my your size and I will see if they have anything, the prices I have seen are between $40.00 and $80.00 CDN.

I'm a 40 (tall), yes all muscle. Thanks Glen.

**McMurdo** · 13th March 07, 04:00 AM

Originally Posted by ccga3359

I'm a 40 (tall), yes all muscle. Thanks Glen.

Well the sizes they have there should work, I am a 40 short, so we might be ok, I am going to clean them out of argylle's this week after payday, I will keep one for you, oh and I am picking up a new car today after work so I will make it for sure.

**ccga3359** · 13th March 07, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

Well the sizes they have there should work, I am a 40 short, so we might be ok, I am going to clean them out of argylle's this week after payday, I will keep one for you, oh and I am picking up a new car today after work so I will make it for sure.

Funny thing I have to pick up a new car as I just totaled mine yesterday. I may not be a ble to afford an Argyle right now!

**Colin** · 12th March 07, 02:52 PM

A waistcoat alone is not ideal, but if that's what you have on hand, than wear it proudly. It's a not a full PC, but it will sure look a heck of a lot nicer that the guys in dress shirt and dockers. Please make sure that you are wearing good kilt hose and nice shoes as it will finish up the outfit. I have seen picks of people that are dressed up top, but wearing pushed down hose and boots below or black runners.

There is a Simplicity pattern that has an argyle type jacket on it, but I can't remember the number right now

**auld argonian** · 12th March 07, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by Colin

It's a not a full PC, but it will sure look a heck of a lot nicer that the guys in dress shirt and dockers. Please make sure that you are wearing good kilt hose and nice shoes as it will finish up the outfit.

Amen, Brotha Colin! I wore a plain sweater and a Gordon Kilt to the St. Pat's Parade yesterday and got a whole lot of wise-*** comments from all of the "Irish" guys that were there...dressed in their DOCKERS and - big concession to their Celtic Heritage - Arran Sweaters (most of which looked like they were bought many, many beers ago...if ya know what I mean).

No matter what, you'll definitely out-class the commoners if you show up kilted...vest or jacket or whatever...

Best

AA

**Graywolf** · 12th March 07, 03:22 PM

You do button the bottom botton a westcote. The only reason not to button it is a precedence established under Pres. Harding, (?) who could not button it because he weighed over 300 lbs. I do not yield fashion to people who established it because the President was too fat.

**McMurdo** · 16th March 07, 02:51 PM

Grant I picked up two Argylle jackets and one is a little big on me you can use it for the Scottish Rites dinner.

I hope you're ok after totalling the car.