X Markers Formal Kilted Pictures

**Phil** · 25th April 07, 04:21 AM

It doesn't get more formal than this

**Eujeankilt** · 19th May 07, 10:36 AM

Ladies and Gentlemen, I'd like to announce the unveiling of the Bonnie Price Mowgli jacket and waistcoat. With the help and insiration of Panache, I purchased and second-hand tailcoat and vest from a Formal rental outfit in Portland for $80. Secondly , I ordered hand-cast pewter buttons from Three Feathers Pewter for $20 or so.

I have a friend (named Bonnie) that does seamstress and alteration work on the side so I took the whole pile to her. I verbally layed out what I was looking for and she agreed to do it.

When I picked it up, I was due to leave for an Alaskan cruise the next day, so it had to be right. When I saw the tails, I was a bit shocked. I wasn't specific enough. I told her to round the tails, but meant only on the outside and she rounded them all the way round. The more I looked at it, the more I liked it. Like Panache offered, this wasn't an attempt to duplicate a Price Charlie, but to create a unique formal kilt jacket. I like it!

So, here it is - the Bonnie (for the seamstress) Prince Mowgli Jacket and Waistcoat.

From the back...

With my beloved...

Thanks to Panche for your help.

Dale

**BEEDEE** · 19th May 07, 12:04 PM

Looks great! Is that a shawl collar?

Brian

**Arlen** · 19th May 07, 12:16 PM

Mowgli, you look absolutely fantastic. And that really is a gorgeous and unique jacket.
Go you.

**McMurdo** · 17th June 07, 10:04 AM

Here is a Formal Isle of Skye shot for you, out front of Roy Thomson hall, with my Mom and a Drum Major from the 48th Highlanders, who knows my old bagpipe instructor.

**Shriner** · 17th June 07, 03:40 PM

**McMurdo** · 24th June 07, 06:24 PM

Ok I think I should post this one here as well, as people are always looking at this thread. This is me in my Prince Charlie, and my brand new Maple Leaf Tartan Kilt from Canadian Casual Kilts:

**davidlpope** · 24th June 07, 06:43 PM

Here's a pic from a recent formal event following the Greenville, SC highland games. With me is my piping instructor, Sir Robert Bell.

Cordially,
David

**Big Mikey** · 25th June 07, 01:04 PM

As I now have my full formal outfit, I thought I'd add it hear. Thanks to Raphael for the great shot.

The glengarry has the Clan Gregor cap badge and the Royal Welch Fusilliers. Belt and sporran strap by Cavscout, Thorfinn Custom Sporran with MacGregor flap, MacGregor tank by West Coast Kilts, converted Eton jacket, Heritage Hose from Freedom Kilts.