New Doublet

**CMcG** · 23rd March 13, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by Nathan

I am glad I have the other look options with the cravat or bow tie because honestly, I can do without the Austin Powers quotes I might run into in many settings. nice to have the option though.

I like options too

The kilt is such a versatile garment that it can go from informal to fullest formal, so why not be prepared for any occasion?

**CMcG** · 23rd March 13, 07:57 PM

Oh, and just in case you haven't seen these very useful threads:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-attire-46888/

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...xamples-68377/

**Nathan** · 23rd March 13, 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by CMcG

Oh, and just in case you haven't seen these very useful threads:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-attire-46888/

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...xamples-68377/

I have and as soon as I find someone willing to take the photos, I'd love to contribute my own...

**CMcG** · 24th March 13, 05:55 AM

Originally Posted by Nathan

I have and as soon as I find someone willing to take the photos, I'd love to contribute my own...

Do it! That would a welcome contribution, which, judging by your experience and wardrobe, you are quite qualified to make

**Glen** · 24th March 13, 08:58 AM

[QUOTE=Nathan;1157996]
I also unbuttoned the collar and laid the collar down and it formed kenmore doublet like lapels. Looked good with a black bowtie. Got the inspiration for this doublet from a portrait of the last MacLeod of MacLeod. Hopefully I'll get some better photos soon!
/QUOTE]

I like the laid down collar look.

You don't indicate where you obtained it or had it made?

**Phil** · 24th March 13, 01:08 PM

I don't want to be discouraging and your doublet looks fine, but the jabot is perhaps just a little OTT. A jabot is a beautiful acessory to your outfit but is usually a liitle more restrained -

from a Scottish viewpoint.
Good on you for choosing it though.

**Nathan** · 24th March 13, 02:10 PM

Glen: I found the velvet full length jacket in a thrift store and had my tailor shorten it and add belt loops. I then changed the buttons and am going to sew in the hook and eye/elastic connectors standard on a Montrose doublet.

It is similar to the GT doublet but with a few differences such as cuffs and some of the braiding/finish work.

It was quite fortuitous that I found it because from the time I saw that portrait of MacLeod, I wanted a doublet like this. It's not as warm as the montrose with the double front and is far more versatile while achieving a similar look.

Phil: I was actually going for subtle that's why i chose a natural colour and only one ply rather than three. After looking at the second pic, is it still OTT? If so, is it just the surface area/size of the jabot? The lace is quite fine and antique. much nicer to the touch than the standard, overpriced white polyester jabot and cuff sets on the market today. As you can tell from my first pic where I wore it incorrectly, I'm still getting the hang of what is not a popular look in the circles in which I typically travel, although it certainly was in the 1970s as some old funeral footage attests.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksOLjYUrzV4
(forward to 2:00 min)

**Glen** · 25th March 13, 06:46 AM

Originally Posted by Nathan

Glen: I found the velvet full length jacket in a thrift store and had my tailor shorten it and add belt loops.

Good find!

**creagdhubh** · 25th March 13, 07:07 AM

Well done!

**Phil** · 28th March 13, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by Nathan

Phil: I was actually going for subtle that's why i chose a natural colour and only one ply rather than three. After looking at the second pic, is it still OTT? If so, is it just the surface area/size of the jabot? The lace is quite fine and antique. much nicer to the touch than the standard, overpriced white polyester jabot and cuff sets on the market today. As you can tell from my first pic where I wore it incorrectly, I'm still getting the hang of what is not a popular look in the circles in which I typically travel, although it certainly was in the 1970s as some old funeral footage attests.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksOLjYUrzV4
(forward to 2:00 min)

Sorry for not replying sooner but I was really just giving my personal view. The jabot in the photo I posted above dates from the early 1950's and is the size and style I am used to. This is not to say there is anything wrong with yours, just that it is different. Part of kilt-wearing involves expressing your own identity so why not?