Prince Charlie

[The Guy in the Kilt at UC]

What's the opinion on matching a Prince Charlie jacket with a vest other than black?

I see many different colored vests matched with tuxedo jackets, but always the black with the PC.

[James MacMillan]

What's the opinion on matching a Prince Charlie jacket with a vest other than black?

I see many different colored vests matched with tuxedo jackets, but always the black with the PC.

It's done all the time:

[Colonel MacNeal]

Me No Likey!
The kilt (and the shoulder plaid if worn) should provide all the color you need. A different texture/weave of black fabric might look pretty good though. Too many colors kills the look.

[JSFMACLJR]

Coloured waistcoats are fine alternatives to one matching the jacket. Of course tartan (on the bias) is quite popular, as are red and white waistcoats. I've seen beautifully embroidered ones too, as well as needlepoint.

Don't let Col MacNeal's opinion ( which is all it is, as is mine! ) scare you off from dressing in a more authentic, Highland manner!

[Bugbear]

Coloured waistcoats are fine alternatives to one matching the jacket. Of course tartan (on the bias) is quite popular, as are red and white waistcoats. I've seen beautifully embroidered ones too, as well as needlepoint. ...

MOR and I have discussed wearing the PC with high cut waistcoat when wearing a jabot because the jabot does not work with the low cut waistcoat.


I've been wondering if embroiderey was ever used on waistcoats. Thanks for pointing that out.

[JSFMACLJR]

Me No Likey!
Too many colors kills the look.

And what look might that be, Colonel?

[The Guy in the Kilt at UC]

What about wearing a 5 button high vest instead of the 3 button low vest?

[JSFMACLJR]

What about wearing a 5 button high vest instead of the 3 button low vest?

With a PC coatee, I would stick with the lower 3 or 4 button waistcoat.

[Colonel MacNeal]

What about wearing a 5 button high vest instead of the 3 button low vest?

A high button vest can look good, depending on the individual.

My previous opinions not withstanding, a will concede that a hunting green or hunting red might look good with the right kilt.

[JSFMACLJR]

A high button vest can look good, depending on the individual.

My previous opinions not withstanding, a will concede that a hunting green or hunting red might look good with the right kilt.

The problem with a high ( 5 ) button waistcoat with the PC coatee is that the lapels on the coatee are cut low, and a high button waistcoat detracts from the lines intended by the coatee.