Pros and Cons of Montrose ans Sheriffmuir coatees?

[Wil]

As a new Montrose wearer I must say, I wore it to a formal dinner (it was 28 degrees and lightly snowing). It was great! I could not wear it for a St. Paddy's Dinner (it is 50) it will be too warm. Montrose jackets are unforgiving they do not care what you look like only what they look like, whilst hanging up they look like a million bucks. While on....well that on depends on you. They must be buttoned all the way up and do not forget about the 3 hidden buttons around the waist and yet another by your neck. I found that my Montrose rides up a wee bit or while getting up and down my kilt rides down....lol And a gap will happen between my jcket and waist of my kilt, I dislike that so I wear a black t~shirt so that it isn't noticable but I must adjust throught the night. They are heavy and thick (made of wool) so you must be ready and make sure it is fully lined, mine is lined with satin and I think that also adds to the heat as well. You cannot wear the Montrose opened and you must wear it with a jabbot (lace cravet), lace cuffs are optional. But if you wear the cuffs and you are at a dinner, mind your table ware as your cuffs will get caught on the fork tongs, long ago when lace cuffs were worn nightly the farmal dinner table was sat with the tongs of the fork down (so the upside down) as not to catch on mens cuffs. I know this soulds as if I am "hating" on my Montrose, to be 100 % honest.... I love it and I will wear it every chance a get even if it is 50 degrees outside. Good Luck!

[Shedlock2000]

Sir,

Firstly, i think that you rock the kilt - regardless of your stature; indeed, the photo in your album of you stood on a rock near the river in that vivacious Buchanan is delightful, and I'd be very proud to look quite so good in such an exquisite setting (P.S. where was that taken?).

I would also like to say that I hate everyone that owns a Sheriff or a Montrose, as they are just things of splendour and I would love to have one - but they are also things of great expense and my student pay check (or widow's mite) will stretch not even to next months rent, let alone such beautiful garmenture! (I tease, I do not hate - but I might sell my soul for a velvet bottle green Montrose like the one pictured above).

However, on topic, I cant help but feel that you would be much more comfortable in the Sheriff Muir. I have recently lost 110lbs, and though still fat, I am pretty sure that I would have felt much less trussed up in the Sheriff Muir, than in the Doublet. That said, the vest in the first photo looks quite restraining (though absolutely stunning - I definitely need more waistcoats).

[thescot]

I have a beautiful black Montrose, and even on me, it's a beautiful doublet. Add the lace at the throat and cuffs to contrast with the black, and even I look sharp.

Having said that, it's a little snug now, and I haven't worn it in a couple years. Not that I've had any real occassion since it's pretty warm and I've had few formal affairs of late.

I'm sure a Sherriffmuir is likely to be more comfortable, but it will never look as good as a Montrose. But then, a Montrose won't "expand" in the middle, either.

[Professor Mac X]

I wonder what you all have to say about the "SkyeMuir" from Skye Highland Outfitters? As a single-breasted, it might be a little more ventilated than the double-breasted Montrose, but still with a degree of formality. But looking at the high collar in the picture, I'm not sure if any neckwear (jabot or other) could go with it, which makes me wonder about its versatility. Just as a subject of conversation: anyone know anything about this style, or the company/craftsmanship, and/or would care to comment? sm.jpg

[MacRobert's Reply]

This looks like a civilian version of the military or piper's doublet. The high collar and tashes are typical. Only the buttons and lack of contrasting braid make it look rather more civilian.