Difference Argyll/Braemer

**Bat Masterson** · 24th August 07, 01:01 PM

What is the difference or reasons to own

Argyll Jacket
or
Braemer Jacket

Thank You

**McMurdo** · 24th August 07, 02:13 PM

Mostly I believe the difference is in the sleeve detail with an Argyle you have an upturned cuff with 3 buttons, the Braemar you don't
to illustrate

the Argyle sleeve:

the Braemar sleeve:

Here are some descriptions from kiltstore:

Argyll Jackets
The Argyll day/evening jacket is versatile,altering its formality with accessories. Suitable for all occasions, from dinners and Burns Suppers, balls and ceilidhs, to weddings, graduations, Highland games or simply as general day wear.

Braemar Jackets
Similar to the Argyll jacket, but with more formal Prince Charlie style cuffs, the versatile Braemar can alter its formality by changing accessories. Suitable for all occasions, from dinners and dances, to graduations and weddings, or simply as smart day wear.

**MacWage** · 24th August 07, 02:49 PM

Once you get into the "cut-out" styles of jackets, the differences get into cuffs and pocket flaps. Really, that's about it.
In the ones I have/will modify, I just leave them in the modern plain styles.
Some go through the effort of recreating the fancier style cuffs, but you don't HAVE to.

There is a nice chart showing the differences in the specific named styles, but I can't seem to find it on-line right now. I downloaded a jpeg of it , but DON'T copyright on it. so I won't post it without the source.

**The Wizard of BC** · 24th August 07, 04:48 PM

Here's a pic I shamelessly borrowed from the Burnetts & Struth catalog.

**MacWage** · 24th August 07, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC

Here's a pic I shamelessly borrowed from the Burnetts & Struth catalog.

THAT'S the one!

**ChattanCat** · 24th August 07, 05:18 PM

I like the Crail the best. No nonsense, can be dressed up or down with ease.

**Bat Masterson** · 25th August 07, 06:48 AM

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**Riverkilt** · 25th August 07, 09:06 AM

I have two made-to-measure Argylls from Lochcarron through Kathy's Kilts who did the logistics. I chose the Argyll over the other styles available for no other reason than that I liked that look best.

No rocket science or rules...my money, I like, I buy that one.

Waiting for the Earth to tilt its axis so its cool enough here to wear them.

Ron

**slohairt** · 25th August 07, 12:10 PM

Both jackets are nice, though I tend to prefer the less-common Braemar.

**JRB** · 26th August 07, 06:37 AM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

I have two made-to-measure Argylls from Lochcarron...I chose the Argyll over the other styles available for no other reason than that I liked that look best.

I also recently purchased a black Lochcarron argyll jacket. I paid a bit more for it than some other argylls I've seen but Lochcarron's quality is beyond impeccable. A lot of other people on this board prefer the crail style of jacket because of it's more subdued contemporary style, but I like the argyle style specifically because it is very differently looking than a normal suit jacket. I figure since my kilt is a traditional Scottish garment, I want a more traditional jacket when I dress up. Granted, I only plan to wear the jacket for semi formal and formal occassions. I almost never wear a sport coat for day wear. If I did, I'd more than likely buy a nice crail jacket in tweed.