Just for comparison, my argyle does have the buttoned epaulets. I like 'em. The bottom of my jacket falls about 4" below my navel. This would just cover a belt if I was wearing a pair of pants. BTW, the kilts I wear with it are fully traditional length complete with rise to under the ribcage. The jacket you tried just may not have seemed long enough if your kilt was low rise. Just a thought.