Seeking opinions ... UT Kilts Argyll jacket & waistcoat

[AbuMaia]

Maybe a more casual jacket may be more useful if like me you are on a tight budget.

Where does one find a "more casual" jacket that will fit a kilt?

[Mel1721L]

Where does one find a "more casual" jacket that will fit a kilt?

I meant a tweed type jacket, less formal and more versatile.

[The Wizard of BC]

Is this the style of "Casual Jacket" that you are asking about?



This style started out as an Argyle style jacket that was essentially 'de-militarized'. The front opening was straightened to create a 3 button jacket vs the single button front of the Argyle.

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The gauntlet, Argyle style cuff was removed and replaced it with a suit coat style 3 button open cuff.



The epaulets were removed. The scalloped & buttoned pocket flaps were replaced with a regular jacket pocket flap that works just as well out or tucked in.





This style of jacket can be worn many different ways depending on your needs and personal style.

Without tie for casual



With just a tie like a sport coat.



Or even with a contrasting color vest.

[AbuMaia]

Thanks for the pics Steve. To my small-town, mountain-grown bumpkin point of view, any kind of blazer/sport coat/jacket like that looks "dressy" and at least "semi-formal". Definitely not something I'd consider "casual" wear. Looks like I need to refine my tastes and views.

[Luke MacGillie]

Thanks for the pics Steve. To my small-town, mountain-grown bumpkin point of view, any kind of blazer/sport coat/jacket like that looks "dressy" and at least "semi-formal". Definitely not something I'd consider "casual" wear. Looks like I need to refine my tastes and views.

That's modern day America. The idea that someone might wear a tie while wingshooting or fishing is normal for me, but outdated by centuries for most....

[Karl R]

Thanks for the suggestions regarding ex-hire jackets. My wife took my measurements last night, and it appears that I'm a size that's fairly easy to find in ex-hire (40R). I've fired off emails to four vendors to find out their return policies and what the shoulder measurements are on their jackets. (I used to have to get all of my jackets tailored in the shoulders. Hopefully I'm more off-the-rack now.)

To my small-town, mountain-grown bumpkin point of view, any kind of blazer/sport coat/jacket like that looks "dressy" and at least "semi-formal". Definitely not something I'd consider "casual" wear. Looks like I need to refine my tastes and views.

If you're looking for something even more casual, I'd experiment with one of the suggestions made by the guys at USA kilts. Coats and jackets that end at the waist (for example, bomber jackets) tend to look better with a kilt than longer jackets.

[Steve Ashton]

If anyone wants it, I have the pattern for a Belgian Chef's jacket. Mine was made in black with red lining.

[AbuMaia]

If you're looking for something even more casual, I'd experiment with one of the suggestions made by the guys at USA kilts. Coats and jackets that end at the waist (for example, bomber jackets) tend to look better with a kilt than longer jackets.

I do have a leather jacket that ends at the waist (sleeves are longer) that I wear often with my kilt, but not in summer.

[AbuMaia]

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[Blaidd]

Kilts4Less (the subject of another recent thread) currently have ex hire 100%barathea jacket and waistcoats for £99 (not sure of the $ equivalent), but you will also benefit from around 20% additional off as you are an overseas shopper. I bought one a while ago, and to be honest it was as new! Be quick though, I believe this is an additional sale price (normally £199) which ends Sunday. Oh and they do returns/exchanges!