Tweed Jackets for Gentlemen of Substance

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At the risk of being shot down in flames I would like to share some information that I have gleaned from surfing the web.

As a GOS I have been looking for a tweed day jacket so that I can raise the level of my sartorial elegance. Being a somewhat more comfortable size than the majority I have compiled the following list of websites and prices for suppliers who make jackets in generous sizes that will fit our more generous frames. The list is not exhaustive and I welcome any additions. I have tried to keep the list below the £250 / $400 limit so that inevitably excludes bespoke tailoring although it does include made to measure as most jackets in excess of 50-54 inch chests are by necessity made to order. It also does not include a waistcoat/vest unless stated. It does not either take into account what cloth is available. Some offer the standard black, lovat blue and green, some also offer a wider choice of cloth and colours.
It is purely for information purposes and as a basis and help to your own searches.

So far I have found the following suppliers of larger sized tweed jackets. in no particular order -

Scotweb up to 60" chest - £222,32 (includes Xmarks discount)
made to measure - £259.28 (includes Xmarks discount)

Reid Kilts made to measure - £210

Kintail made to measure - £195

Tartanweb made to measure - £225

Heritage of Scotland - up to 56" - £229.56 includes waistcoat/vest

Evelyn Spence made to measure - £192.50

Tartantime - made to measure - £204 56//58 £245 60 £265

Scotkilt - made to measure - £222


I supply this info just for comparison purposes only it is by no means exhaustive, although it is the result of much searching. I personally cannot gurantee any of the suppliers nor the quality of the finished garment. As I say it is just for info and as a basis to aid you in your searches.