Pros and Cons of Montrose ans Sheriffmuir coatees?

[Lorna]

Typically, what type of fabric is found in a Sheriffmuir coatee?

[Cygnus]

And what would be the comments of our Scottish traditionalists on either one... with a clerical collar? I'm wondering about something more formal than my black barathea Argyle (square silver buttons & braided epaulettes).

I'm not Scottish, but I do consider myself a traditionalist, uneducated though I may be on the subtleties of Highland dress. All the same, I can't think of a reason one shouldn't wear a clerical collar with a Sheriffmuir or Montrose doublet - in fact, I think it would look quite nice.

With a clerical collar I would probably go with a solid black waistcoat (or a gilet) with the Sheriffmuir rather than something coloured or in tartan.

[Grizzly]

Hi Ken,

I own a Sheriffmuir and a stomach

Chas

Now come come Chas, you do yourself a disservice, I have seen more fat on a greasy chip. You have the figure of a racing snake compared to me. However I completely agree with the points you make.

[MacRobert's Reply]

Typically, what type of fabric is found in a Sheriffmuir coatee?

Barathea or velvet Lorna. The one pictured is black velvet.

[McElmurry]

Thanks for the thread, a well-structured question and responsive answers.

[Chas]

Now come come Chas, you do yourself a disservice, I have seen more fat on a greasy chip. You have the figure of a racing snake compared to me. However I completely agree with the points you make.

You're too kind, Simon. I think that these days I am more built for comfort than for speed!

Although I can be quite nippy over a short distance - say from here to the fridge.

Regards

Chas

[Lorna]

Barathea or velvet Lorna. The one pictured is black velvet.

Ok, thanks. I was thinking that a Sheriffmuir would look great made up in a nice charcoal tweed.

[Chas]

Ok, thanks. I was thinking that a Sheriffmuir would look great made up in a nice charcoal tweed.

No reason why not. Matt Newsome has one (and matching waistcoat) in grey tweed. I think the overriding factor is that the fabric should be of good quality. And, of course, colours like bottle green, midnight blue and maroon could also be considered. My best kilt is RAF tartan and I would have a Sheriffmuir in midnight blue if I could.

Regards

Chas

[plaid preacher]

And what would be the comments of our Scottish traditionalists on either one... with a clerical collar? I'm wondering about something more formal than my black barathea Argyle (square silver buttons & braided epaulettes).

Hi Bill. I would imagine that either would work with a clerical collar ( and preaching tabs or lace jabot). Both jackets have the same notched type of clear that I have on my rabat, which I wear to conduct worship each week. Personally, I would tend toward the Montrose, and think a collar would look most apropos.

[unixken]

Thanks for the thread, a well-structured question and responsive answers.

I couldn't agree more. I've been very pleased with the responses to my query. I've particularly liked what I've learned about the Sheriffmuir. I had no idea it could so easily mix and match with different waistcoats and shirts. Every vendor photo I've ever seen always shows it in stark black (or dark) and white, with matching (only) waistcoat. Thank you all, for such great responses!