Montrose Jacket Options

[Jock Scot]

I wish I was of an age (no puff) and shape(too much weight) to wear a Montrose. The Sherrifmuir does allow for the fuller figure and is slightly better on the heat distribution problem. I am no piper, but might the lace cuffs get in the way whilst playing the pipes?

[Dram]

I wish I was of an age (no puff) and shape(too much weight) to wear a Montrose. The Sherrifmuir does allow for the fuller figure and is slightly better on the heat distribution problem. I am no piper, but might the lace cuffs get in the way whilst playing the pipes?

Yes. I was just using the pipes as an example of rare invites to events where a Montrose would not be over dressed. I think it would create some interesting sounds though...probably not desirable .

I am lucky in regards to the age/puff issue. I could certainly see that I have an expiration on the Montrose. If I do gain weight it's going to get very expensive.

[vmac3205]

My question would be "why would you want a Montrose if you weren't going to wear a lace jabot and cuffs?"

[Dram]

My question would be "why would you want a Montrose if you weren't going to wear a lace jabot and cuffs?"

Well, there are many styles of jackets that don't require a jabot and cuffs. I also stated in this thread that I liked the look of the Montrose Jackey itself and said that I had an opportunity to purchase one at a bargain. My original question was: are there other options. Now that I've found out "NO", I can better make a decision.

There was also a photo at xmarks of a Montrose with a tuxedo shirt I believe. Just wondered.

Hope this helps

[fluter]

There was also a photo at xmarks of a Montrose with a tuxedo shirt I believe. Just wondered.

If i'm thinking of the same photo, that was something like a Montrose, but I dunno whether it has a name. Perhaps it was made with more of a double-breasted lapel, so that you could wear the collar open. This may or may not work for the garden-variety Montrose doublet.

If the facing is presentable, and there's not a dart showing, probably it's OK. I'd think the tailor would want to put a little more substance in the "lapel" portion to make it look good, but if the top buttonholes could be buttoned to the opposite side, that would make it work.

For extra credit, make it with a nice contrasting facing.

[Dram]

If i'm thinking of the same photo, that was something like a Montrose, but I dunno whether it has a name. Perhaps it was made with more of a double-breasted lapel, so that you could wear the collar open. This may or may not work for the garden-variety Montrose doublet.

If the facing is presentable, and there's not a dart showing, probably it's OK. I'd think the tailor would want to put a little more substance in the "lapel" portion to make it look good, but if the top buttonholes could be buttoned to the opposite side, that would make it work.

For extra credit, make it with a nice contrasting facing.

Still on the fence. If it's still available when I have the extra cash I may just purchase it.

In the interim I'll look into the Sheriffmuir and the Balmoral Doublet.