1st Post--Opinions about neckwear and the Sheriffmuir Doublet

**CeilidhDoc** · 16th October 13, 09:35 AM

Thank you MacLowlife. Much appreciated.

**madmacs** · 16th October 13, 09:42 AM

If you would prefer a white bow tie, and it sounds as though you would, you might want to consider a regulation doublet in velvet rather than the sheriffmuir...

The sheriffmuir always strikes me as being more designed for someone who is more rotund... The front being designed to gap rather than being stretched apart...

**Father Bill** · 16th October 13, 09:48 AM

I wear mine with either my clerical collar or the jabot, the latter being in effect a very old-fashioned and fancy clerical collar with lace flowing therefrom.

**MacLowlife** · 16th October 13, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by madmacs

If you would prefer a white bow tie, and it sounds as though you would, you might want to consider a regulation doublet in velvet rather than the sheriffmuir...

The sheriffmuir always strikes me as being more designed for someone who is more rotund... The front being designed to gap rather than being stretched apart...

A man was on an airline flight, seated next to a Baptist preacher. When the flight attendant came around, the first man ordered a glass of wine. When the flight attendant asked the preacher if he wanted a drink, he replied "I'd just as soon have sex with you right here in the aisle as take a drink."

The first man tugged at the flight attendant's sleeve and said, "I'd like to change my order. I didn't know we had a choice."

I am in agreement with MadMacs- a velvet regulation doublet would be very nice with white tie, as would a velvet jacket in the Argyll style. I just didn't realize we were being offered a choice of jackets

**CeilidhDoc** · 16th October 13, 12:28 PM

The question is specific to the sheriffmuir but if others have related comments about the other jacket options they are welcome also. I appreciate all the input. As for the white bow tie, I'm not in love with it. But I'm trying to figure out all the equivalent options for the sheriffmuir for white tie events. You have all been very helpful so far.

Slainte

**MacRobert's Reply** · 16th October 13, 04:29 PM

I have a Sheriffmuir doublet in black velvet. For white tie this is worn with a lace jabot or a white cravat tied with a coachman knot. The latter can be worn tucked in to the high-cut waistcoat (to keep it out the soup) or, preferably, outside the waistcoat. Since it is fringed with lace on the two narrow ends the appearance is then very similar to the lace jabot but much less frilly. Jabots can also be made very plain or with only lace edging.

**CeilidhDoc** · 17th October 13, 02:27 PM

Thank you much for that MacRobert. And I like your taste.

Slainte

**Father Bill** · 17th October 13, 02:30 PM

I'd love to see a photo of that. Please?

Originally Posted by MacRobert's Reply

I have a Sheriffmuir doublet in black velvet. For white tie this is worn with a lace jabot or a white cravat tied with a coachman knot. The latter can be worn tucked in to the high-cut waistcoat (to keep it out the soup) or, preferably, outside the waistcoat. Since it is fringed with lace on the two narrow ends the appearance is then very similar to the lace jabot but much less frilly. Jabots can also be made very plain or with only lace edging.

**CeilidhDoc** · 17th October 13, 02:39 PM

I found that on this thread:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-needed-61244/

He posted links to photos such as this:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/24316037@N07/3476581799/

I hope that helps

Cheers

**CeilidhDoc** · 17th October 13, 02:41 PM

He also has a photo of it with what may be a 6(?) button white (silk?) vest here:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5190/...652763a6_z.jpg

Looks great too.