tweed shooting waistcoat with kilt?

[tpa]

Funnily enough only the other day, one of my sons was wearing something similar, but with a rather more tailored and flared look whilst out shooting and wearing the kilt. Sadly, due to rule 11 considerations, I don't bother taking pictures of kilted gentlemen and their kilt attire whilst partaking in a traditional Scottish country pursuit.

I know what you mean Jock, having accidently fallen foul of rule 11 in the past, but it can be done:



This photo, the original courtesey of Google, is possibly more like what you are describing. The actual original is available with a google search, rule 11 does not allow a link.

[ThistleDown]

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[ThistleDown]

I wear one of these sans sporran. Mine is down-filled and wonderfully warm.

[Jock Scot]

I know what you mean Jock, having accidently falle foul of rule 11 in the past, but it can be done:



This photo, the original courtesey of Google, is possibly more like what you are describing. The actual original is available with a google search, rule 11 does not allow a link.

Indeed the occasional picture does seem to pass the moderators ultra-sensitive rule 11 microscope, but those that get through hardly give context to the particular traditional events that the kilt and its attire are occasionally and quite properly worn. Enough said.

Yes that is the style of tweed waistcoat in your picture that my son was wearing, although cut a little shorter and without the cartridge belt, thank you. For those that may be interested he was also wearing a deer stalker.

[kingandrew]

Jock,

It sounds like your son's outfit was not only practical, but stylish.

Andrew

[Jock Scot]

Jock,

It sounds like your son's outfit was not only practical, but stylish.

Andrew

Well, I suppose it was stylish in a way. I think it was driven more by moderately mild and dry weather and a need for fast loading than anything else, so like any practical shooting man he looked about to see what kit was handy to fit the purpose. Still, lets see if he repeats the look, or maybe others may have liked the look and might follow his example if conditions allow?

[OC Richard]

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Interesting that every tweed item worn by either fellow is the same tweed.

BTW the breeked gent is wearing the sort of shooting gilet in question, while I'm not quite sure what the kilted guy is wearing under his tweed shooting jacket- a knit jumper with pockets?

And thanks for that photo TPA (I saw what you did there). It was just what I was thinking about doing. Except that I would wear a tweed Trilby- I have to keep the sun off my neck and ears, doctor's orders.

I did a bit of searching and it appears that being long-waisted is standard with these shooting waistcoats.

Here in the US Southwest "western wear" is fairly common and something you see quite a bit are heavy tweed western vests with plenty of pockets, like this, which is perhaps more kilt-friendly.



One company is Filson

[Jock Scot]

OCR.

The two chaps are wearing Estate tweed(same estate) and therefore estate staff, not unusual over here. Matching everything in tweed (plus the standard issue game bags) is a sure sign or, OR, someone these days who just does not know the form----it happens. The "Laird" and his family might also wear the same tweed and will almost certainly not be as well turned out as his staff, but often will wear a hat of a different tweed. It actually makes sense for the boss to be identified at a glance, by those that know. Two of the attire subtleties still observed over here, by some.

[kingandrew]

The Filson is a good suggestion. The Orvis pocket tweed vest was also mentioned above. Although I do not own one, something I like about the Orvis is that it has tweed on the back as well as the front. This makes it more flexible, as you can wear it without a jacket without looking underdressed, and of course it is warmer than a satin back would be.

I wonder how many of the Filson-type jackets have this same feature.

i know when I recently had my tailor make a tweed kilt vest and jacket, I specified the vest be self-backed for the same reasons. Although this vest was more dressy and had fewer pockets than the shooting vests.

Andrew

[Luke MacGillie]

One company is Filson

Ive not seen that Filson vest before, but I do have a few of their field type vests, as well as their version of a Thornproof. I like it, off to the website!

I picked up a vest in this pattern, a Joseph Abboud brand, and more of a Donegal type tweed at Men's Warehouse summer before last. I think it was from the fall before, so was on deep discount. It is off at the cleaners so I cant give you the SKU or any other info on the tag for a couple days.