Jacket Help

[12stones]

Okay, so here's my dilemna. I've been invited to a wedding for next Saturday. What perfect timing as my kilt and everything else will have arrived by then. But, I want to be semi-formal with a jacket. Not a PC, but something nice, and purchasing a new argyll [sp?] is out. Now, I've read that a regular suit jacket is a no-no. But, what is a cheap option besides rental? I'm going to hit the vintage shops and Salvation Army this weekend, but I'm looking for any other potential leads you might be able to give.

[McMurdo]

You might want to check out your local tartan shops (provided you have any in the area) for used jackets on sale on consignment. I have been able to pick up an Argyll for $40.00 in my size that way. You could also see if they are selling off their ex-rentals, as this is another way of getting a jacket at a great price.


And yes you do have Argyll spelled correctly.

[McFarkus]

Try this thread http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...t+thrift+store

I remember seeing it and thinking it looked possible. It has a step by step conversion of a thrift store twee to a kilt jacket. If you have or can get a jacket, maybe you could have a tailor convert it for you if you can't do it yourself.

[auld argonian]

If you call around to your local formalwear rental places, ask if they have "waist jackets". I got one of these...they just sold it to me as ex-hire...and it's not bad. You may want to ask if they have a three button vest that'll go with it.

The one I found is from the "Robert Wagner Collection" and I expect that it was left over from the late seventies-early eighties.

Best

AA

[Andrew Breecher]

If you call around to your local formalwear rental places, ask if they have "waist jackets". I got one of these...they just sold it to me as ex-hire...and it's not bad. You may want to ask if they have a three button vest that'll go with it.

Curious that there are jackets called "waist jackets," since the British word "waistcoat" (pronounced WEScut) is the same as the American word "vest" (and the British word "vest" is the same as the American word "undershirt").

Andrew.

[auld argonian]

Curious that there are jackets called "waist jackets," since the British word "waistcoat" (pronounced WEScut) is the same as the American word "vest" (and the British word "vest" is the same as the American word "undershirt").

Andrew.

As they say: two countries separated by a common language.

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AA

[McFarkus]

As they say: two countries separated by a common language.

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AA

Was it Winston Churchill who said that?

[Captain Karrot]

I actually ordered a synthetic Eton jacket at www.Uniformalwearhouse.com

It came quickly, and looks great. I am changing the cloth covered button that it came with to silver buttons with celtic designed on them. Otherwise, it will definitely work in a pinch.

[Captain Karrot]

I actually ordered a synthetic Eton jacket at www.Uniformalwearhouse.com

It came quickly, and looks great. I am changing the cloth covered button that it came with to silver buttons with celtic designed on them. Otherwise, it will definitely work in a pinch.

Well...here is the finished product using the jacket ordered by uniformalwearhouse. The jacket cost me $40, with $5 for the buttons. Not official I know, but not bad in a pinch.

[12stones]

Well...here is the finished product using the jacket ordered by uniformalwearhouse. The jacket cost me $40, with $5 for the buttons. Not official I know, but not bad in a pinch.

This is the route that I went. I should have the jacket by Friday which is pushing it, but it'll be here. Thanks for the help guys.

I'm going to get a vest too, I think. Now, is it acceptable to wear a colored shirt with tie or should I just stick with white?