PC or regulation doublet?

[angerli]

Hi, Lads and Lassies!

I wouldn't say that this thread is my favourite subject to wax on, but I have a soft spot for the RD for one particular reason:

There are SO many PCs out there, probably on account of it being the formal jacket of choice for the hire companies, that the RD looks nicer because, if for no other reason, it's not seen as often. I also favour the Argyll cuffs as having more style than the plain cuffs on the PC. That's just my observation. All things being equal, it shouldn't matter which one to wear for formal occasions, be it a PC, RD, Montrose Doublet, Sherriffmuir, etc...

Sandy

[Robin]

In the Netherlands...and probably most of Europe...the etiquette and dress code are slightly different as in the USA.
The dress code dictates what we should wear, little room for personal preferences.
Underdressed is not good...overdressed is as bad...or even worse.

Black tie:
All men wear a black tuxedo (coloured tuxedos are not done!) with black (mostly silk covered) buttons, a white tuxedo shirt, cufflinks, a black bow tie, black socks and polished black (laqué is classic, with or without buckles) brogues...no wingtips. A black cumberbund is optional. No hats, no medals or any other kind of bling bling.
When you wear anything else you will stand out and that's not good! The point of black tie is: equal among peers. All look equaly good.

So when you wear a kilt...don't go over the top either (we already stand out because of the kilt and dress sporran) and a black Prince Charlie jacket seems the best way to go. No dirks, swords, powderhorns, plaids, medals etc.

Don't shoot me...just explaining "the local rules"

[McMurdo]

Here is the difference

Regulation Doublet:



Prince Charlie:



Personally I like the Prince Charlie more and yes I do know the difference between the two.

[macwilkin]

I own a regulation doublet with Inverness flaps. I like it because, as someone else said, it does stand out a bit more in the sea of Prince Charlies at Scottish functions.

T.

[kevinkinney]

Well....

I suppose the option of having more bling is always better. The Doublet it is!

Pictures later. I need more buttons!

Kevin.

[cacunn]

Prince Charlie:

McMurdo are you saying that you are the reincarnation of the bonny pince?


You do look good in that outfit.

[ChattanCat]

McMurdo are you saying that you are the reincarnation of the bonny pince?


You do look good in that outfit.

It looks like it's dinner time!:food-smiley-002:

[Mr. MacDougall]

I'm rather partial to the "Brian Baru" style jacket, myself, though if you're cutting down a tail coat, you've got to go with what you've got.

[freddie]

I read somewhere that the Rugulation Doublet is a better option for larger men, as the flaps help to hide the waistline somewhat. Also if your going to really dress up with a plaid and dirk etc. the Regulation Doublet would look better (in fact Thompson in 'So you're going to wear the kilt' says he hates to see a plaid being worn with a Prince Charlie).
I'm hoping to get myself a Regulation Doublet in the new year as I'm a larger man, prefer gaunlet style cuffs to the straight buttons and want to really go to town on the plaid, dirk, long hair sporran etc, etc,

[Tukaram]

Looking at the pictures I would have to go with the doublet personally. But for $600 I think I would have to make one myself! (I've made a kilt already...how hard can a doublet be? )