Bottle Green vs Black jackets - my opinion

[fortcollinsjerry]

I recently acquired a PC in time for this years Marine Corps Ball in Denver. I decided to order the outfit in Bottle Green rather than the more traditional Black. And, I am really happy I did. Of course the Black is probably more traditional but with my Crawford tartan the new combination is just stunning !


IMHO, I would offer that anyone who has a dominate green in their tartan to seriously consider the Bottle Green in the next jacket they acquire. You will not be disappointed.

[orionpyoung]

Pictures?

But I agree, black tends to be overused.

[Hawk]

Sounds interesting. Have any photos?

Hawk

[HippieLee]

PICTURES! lol....I see I didn't need to say it...but yeah, I've been thinking there's enough green in my Buchanan tartan that bottle green would go very nicely. I'm looking at green socks and jackets and I put a little bit of green in the first sporran I made...I don't anticipate being invited to anything nearly so formal that it would require black. I think I'll get more use from a green one although I am sure eventually I'll get black too...

[kiltedwolfman]

My PC is bottle green and I love it. The slight difference from most people in the crowd is refreshing and never once in all the events I've attended ( and I've attended a bunch ) has anyone kilted or otherwise had anything but compliments to offer.

[Liam]

My PC is bottle green and I love it. The slight difference from most people in the crowd is refreshing and never once in all the events I've attended ( and I've attended a bunch ) has anyone kilted or otherwise had anything but compliments to offer.

As my Grandma would say, You certainly clean up well!

Cheers...Bill

[OC Richard]

So true! Black is over-used, and it transforms a gathering of Highlanders (who are supposed to have a love of colour) into a mass of black.

In fact, in this 1936 catalogue, black isn't shown at all for Evening Dress