Quote Originally Posted by McMurdo View Post
Here are the three most popular types of Day wear jacket


Argyll Jackets
The Argyll day/evening jacket is versatile, altering its formality with accessories.
Suitable for all occasions, from dinners and Burns Suppers, balls and ceilidhs, to weddings, graduations,
Highland games or simply as general day wear.



Braemar Jackets
Similar to the Argyll jacket, but with more formal Prince Charlie style cuffs,
the versatile Braemar can alter its formality by changing accessories.
Suitable for all occasions, from dinners and dances, to graduations and weddings,
or simply as smart day wear.


Crail Jackets
Similar to the Argyll jacket, but with less formal plain cuffs, the day/evening wear Crail outfit
is often seen at events such as ceilidhs, games, or simply as general office or day wear.
Also suitable for wedding guests too.


I hope this helps.
I would RESPECTIVELY" disagree with the "dressiness" of the three jackets. The Argyll in Particular.

NOTE THIS IS MY PERSPECTIVE & is from the POSITION of what is ACCEPTED DRESS by my PEERS. ( Corporate Businessmen, County & State Management, etc.) & is in relationship to Jackets in general, which I EQUATE to Kilt Jackets. ( note- I wear my jackets in various circumstances from "Casual Business to "Dress Business" (Corporate meetings, Board meetings,etc.) I also "dine out" ( Casual Dinner to Dressier Diners (non formal))

The ARGYLL Jacket, IMHO, is equivalent to a SPORTS JACKET. A TWEED is a TWEED, whether worn with a Kilt or Dockers/ nice slacks. Even this Jacket with a vest, would be classified as a "Blazer"
If I wore these in "Dressier situations, my Peers would consider me not "properly Attired, Kilt or NOT. Also if I escorted my Daughter to a Play & Dinner ( Dressier but not formal) She would be "embarrassed"

The more proper Jacket for "dressier occasions", IMHO, would be either the "Braermar" or IMHO, the Crail. ( Think 3 pc Suit)

Respectively, Puffer