My New Doublet

[scotchmaster]

Not sure if this is the right place to post this (mods please move if need be). Here is my new Doublet made by XMTS's own "Mac Ghille Sheathanaich"... What do you think?

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With my favorite accessory my little Ginger Jock...

[JCheshire]

Quite sharp! and you look pretty good, too!!

[marvelredneck]

Wicked cool looking!

[beloitpiper]

Amazing! The whole outfit looks incredibly sharp and you wear it extremely well!

[CMcG]

I really like that doublet! The shiny facing under the buttons is a nice detail that I haven't seen before. Is the jacket itself black or dark grey? The light might be playing tricks on my eyes...

Also, what can you tell us about your tie? I don't recognize that style...

Some people suggest that a belt not be worn with a waistcoat, but somehow the proportions of your combo is working to my eye. That being said, it might look a little less busy around the middle without it... or you could make it functional by using it for its traditional function: hang a dirk on it

[BCAC]

Sorry, scotchmaster, but I don't like it at all.

It seems to me to be a cross between scottish and german. Not my cup of tea at all.

Maybe I'm too much of a traditionalist.

If YOU like then wear it and to hell with what other people think.

[artificer]

Sorry, scotchmaster, but I don't like it at all.

It seems to me to be a cross between scottish and german. Not my cup of tea at all.

Maybe I'm too much of a traditionalist.

If YOU like then wear it and to hell with what other people think.

Goodness knows there have never been any German/Scottish cross-overs before...



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[Galician]

At the risk of dating myself, I think it looks snazzy.

I've never really looked at the doublet. On a practical note, can you button it?

[MacRobert's Reply]

Nice Sheriffmuir doublet! The facings are unusual but give it individuality. Overall a very fine outfit.

However, I would loose the tie and use the belt for day wear without a waistcoat.

Matt's good advice to wear a cravat is worth taking. I favour a white cravat with the Sheriffmuir. This can be worn tucked into the waistcoat or outside the waistcoat, especially if trimmed with lace.

[JSFMACLJR]

Might I make two suggestions?

1. Try untucking the waistcoat. They are meant to be worn over the kilt, and thus hiding the top of the kilt.

2. While others have made positive comments about your choice of neckwear, I cannot say I am a fan of such...well, I just don't know what to call it!. You've ruled out a jabot ( for some reason ); others have suggested a cravat. My suggestion would be to just wear a black bow tie--tied by your own hands. That would look quite sharp!