Argyll Jackets: When is a pattern too much?

**creagdhubh** · 4th October 12, 07:51 AM

Cheers,

**creagdhubh** · 4th October 12, 07:56 AM

Originally Posted by artificer

This is my problem as well- vintage jackets are nearly always in the 30"-36" range, which would have been perfect for me in middle school, but I'm a solid 44R now, and finding a vintage jacket that fits is not
the easiest. A few times I've spotted one that looked good, but it turns out it was still made for a chap who was probably 5'8" tall but rather wide through the middle so the sleeves were too short and the shoulders WAAAAAAY too narrow.

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Excellent point, Scott and so true! I have seen countless vintage 'Argyll' or 'Braemar' style tweed jackets on Ebay; however, they are all too bloody small for me. I typically wear a size 42-44 regular, and the majority I see, as you stated, are in the 30-36" range. Some of those chaps (think Duke of Windsor) were quite small in those days!

Cheers,

**Tobus** · 4th October 12, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by artificer

This is my problem as well- vintage jackets are nearly always in the 30"-36" range, which would have been perfect for me in middle school, but I'm a solid 44R now, and finding a vintage jacket that fits is not
the easiest. A few times I've spotted one that looked good, but it turns out it was still made for a chap who was probably 5'8" tall but rather wide through the middle so the sleeves were too short and the shoulders WAAAAAAY too narrow.

Yeah, 44 seems to be hard to find in vintage jackets. The vast majority I see are 38 (my size) or 40. Quite a few in 42 as well, but 40 is probably the most common.

I do like the subtle overcheck tweeds, or 'windowpane' tweeds, especially with an olive base colour. Despite my obvious interest in bold patterns, I do realize that they are not necessarily the best for every situation. Oftentimes a nice windowpane is just the ticket!

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

There is no doubt that I will eventually have a good number of 'Argyll' and 'Crail' style jackets and waistcoats made up in many of these gorgeous tweeds sometime in the near future. Paired with a smart tattersall (country check) shirt, regimental or pheasant patterned tie, kilt, day plaid, cromach, etc, and you are set!!!

Huge *** here, Kyle! To me, that's the ideal daywear combination, and it's what I've been trying to do myself. This basic combination of accessories, in a variety of colours/patterns, makes for a good solid base for a well-dressed fellow.

**creagdhubh** · 4th October 12, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by Tobus

To me, that's the ideal daywear combination, and it's what I've been trying to do myself. This basic combination of accessories, in a variety of colours/patterns, makes for a good solid base for a well-dressed fellow.

I couldn't agree more, Tobus.

**Nick the DSM** · 4th October 12, 01:13 PM

Really? I can't even find 36S, I might fit into a 38 but most are too long for me in the arm.

**artificer** · 5th October 12, 04:40 AM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

I love these!

My only problem with jackets and especially with jacket/waistcoat combos is that it's too warm here much of the year for me to layer up like this.
Then, in winter, when it SHOULD be perfect tweed weather, everyone has their blasted heat up so high that it's uncomfortable to wear jackets indoors.

I blame central heat for the death of men's fashion.

Does anyone know of a summer-weight Harris Tweed?

**BCAC** · 5th October 12, 05:10 AM

I agree, too. I want one like the one you have in your avatar, Tobus. Does anyone know a supplier that has a tweed like that one, and could make me one?

**creagdhubh** · 5th October 12, 05:59 AM

Originally Posted by BCAC

I agree, too. I want one like the one you have in your avatar, Tobus. Does anyone know a supplier that has a tweed like that one, and could make me one?

Check out Bookster online.

**BCAC** · 5th October 12, 06:42 AM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

Check out Bookster online.

Well, thanks Kyle. I checked out Bookster. They seem to make fine tweed clothing, but I can't seem to find the Highland section where they show their Argyll jackets? Maybe they don't offer Scottish highland wear?

**JSFMACLJR** · 5th October 12, 07:01 AM

Originally Posted by BCAC

Well, thanks Kyle. I checked out Bookster. ... but I can't seem to find the Highland section where they show their Argyll jackets? Maybe they don't offer Scottish highland wear?

I don't think they do. I remember contacting them several years ago about kilt jackets and was told that they don't generally carry them. You might want to check again, though.