Vintage eBay find in time for Burns

**IsaacW** · 26th January 14, 07:57 PM

I picked up a vintage tweed Argyll jacket off eBay finally in my size and at a good price. It even made it all the way from Scotland in time for the Burns Night party we threw at our house last night!

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**ShaunMaxwell** · 26th January 14, 08:04 PM

Very nice! I think you'll find that an unbuttoned jacket is more comfortable and traditional. Looks like a grand time!

**ASinclair** · 26th January 14, 08:10 PM

Great pictures! I like your outfit. Your wife is lovely. That spread on the table is making me hungry. Well done, sir!

**Nathan** · 26th January 14, 08:15 PM

Looks like a wonderful time was had by all! Good on you for throwing a dinner. Nice jacket although I agree that open would be better.

**GMan** · 26th January 14, 08:18 PM

Fantastic looking spread. Great looking jacket. You and your honey look stupendous. Yet in agreement with others about the buttons.

**IsaacW** · 26th January 14, 08:25 PM

Thanks everyone! We had a lot of fun and I had a great time from the cooking to the party itself. My kids especially loved it and danced away to the pipes!

as for buttons... I usually wear my jackets (non-kilt) unbuttoned and have even drawn flack for it in the past. I felt that I should button and thought it my look better. I am curious to here more on this topic!

**Highlander31** · 26th January 14, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by IsaacW

Thanks everyone! We had a lot of fun and I had a great time from the cooking to the party itself. My kids especially loved it and danced away to the pipes!

as for buttons... I usually wear my jackets (non-kilt) unbuttoned and have even drawn flack for it in the past. I felt that I should button and thought it my look better. I am curious to here more on this topic!

Nice looking jacket.

When wearing a waistcoat or sweater vest, the jacket is usually left open to allow the waistcoat or sweater to be seen. As an added benefit, it's also cooler than having the jacket buttoned.

However, as in all clothing decisions, how you wear it,...is entirely up to you.

**vdubguru** · 27th January 14, 06:35 AM

Looks like a great night! Your outfit looks great! Jealous of the ebay find

**OC Richard** · 27th January 14, 07:11 AM

SCORE! Isn't Ebay great? I love vintage stuff.

That jacket looks great. So does your kilt. I've always loved Cameron of Erracht. But those hose steal the show, they're amazing!

**IsaacW** · 27th January 14, 08:08 AM

Thanks again gentlemen! I too love the vintage and really like the classic look with the kilt, but then... I am a history teacher, history reenactor, and general history nerd. Even in Saxon-wear, I prefer older looks and love tweed, argyle, and woolens of all sorts.

The hose were knit by my dear and loving wife. I soon hope to persuade her into a solid color pair to replace my shabby old off-white bought pair!

IW