Inverness cape... color question

[Fedgunner]

I am considering ordering an Inverness cape through the Scottish Inverness Cape Company.

I was originally simply going to get it in black barathea besause I had in mind the Burn's night attire ( I have mentioned before that our events are a kitchen sink sort of thing. Everything from jacobite shirts to velvet doublets.)

While I would be wearing it whith my doublet, it would be a shame to be limited to wearing it once or twice a year.

The question I have is, would the dark blue mix tweed be out of place for a more formal event?

I would get more use out of it in the tweed, but as I have to hit the lottery, two Inverness capes are out of the question.

[gordontaos]

My personal opinion is that the tweed would work perfectly well. How many gentlemen that wear p***s bother to match the color of their topcoat with the color of the jacket underneath?

[Dale Seago]

My personal opinion is that the tweed would work perfectly well. How many gentlemen that wear p***s bother to match the color of their topcoat with the color of the jacket underneath?

I agree.

[JSFMACLJR]

How many gentlemen that wear p***s bother to match the color of their topcoat with the color of the jacket underneath?

Well, I do when I wear a dinner jacket or white tie.. I wear a black/midnight blue topcoat when dressed in the winter if I need to stay warm.

If it is cold and I am wearing the kilt, I wear the same coat. It is almost the same colour as my blue velvet doublet, but I don't get all fussy-matchy-matchy about staying warm!

PS. I'm more apt to match topcoats with shoe colour. If I'm drssed up, wearing black shoes, I wear the aforesaid navy/black cashmere coat; if I'm wearing brown shoes, chances are I'll be wearing a tweed topcoat, or a camel coat, duffle coat, Barbour etc.

[MacThomas]

although I like barathea Inverness capes, even with traditional wear, are there alternative styles more contemporary than Inverness capes for winter ?

BTW have any of you some pics of topcoats and/or ideas of suppliers that i'm also looking for alternative styles and topcoats

Many thanks in advance

[davidg]

What about a Charcoal Grey Tweed Inverness Cape? Still dark enough to be considered formal and light coloured enough to wear daily

[Chas]

Mid to dark grey covers about all eventualities. But I don't really see that it matters - would anyone match their umbrella when it rains?

Regards

Chas

[MacThomas]

What about a Charcoal Grey Tweed Inverness Cape? Still dark enough to be considered formal and light coloured enough to wear daily

Davidg, I think t's a great idea !

[creagdhubh]

Well, I do when I wear a dinner jacket or white tie.. I wear a black/midnight blue topcoat when dressed in the winter if I need to stay warm.

If it is cold and I am wearing the kilt, I wear the same coat. It is almost the same colour as my blue velvet doublet, but I don't get all fussy-matchy-matchy about staying warm!

PS. I'm more apt to match topcoats with shoe colour. If I'm drssed up, wearing black shoes, I wear the aforesaid navy/black cashmere coat; if I'm wearing brown shoes, chances are I'll be wearing a tweed topcoat, or a camel coat, duffle coat, Barbour etc.

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Kinloch-Anderson offers "Inverness" capes in various tweeds.

[Father Bill]

Looking forward to the pix!