What is it, and how do I wear it?

[Dr Bee]

I would quibble with calling it a Prince Charlie, however.

I would, rather, call it a Montrose with open lapels.

I quite agree with you about that. Interestingly and going by their latest advertising video, Kinloch Anderson are marketing the Montrose Doublet to be worn with the flaps buttoned back on themselves - essentially as an open jacket with lapels. However, as arbiters of taste that firm has lost any semblance of credibility (for me at least) - the same video and other stills on their website show Sheriffmuir doublets being worn with collar and tie - now THAT is a sad, sad sight.

[D.A. Guertin]

Well, I finally received it Friday night. The immediate question as to whether or not to wear a belt with it was answered post-haste by the presence of a hook at each side of the waist... Now, as to what it actually is, now that we have a better, more practical photo, remains for debate. Evidence points to it being at least some kith and kin to the Montrose though, as depicted below in an offering from Moss Brothers. (Pardon the overall kit - I'd been wearing an Argyll 5 minutes before. )

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Best,

Darryl

[Howling Dingo]

Seem like a good fit for you mate, any kind of makers marks? Maybe it would look best with a white lace jabot.


Could be of been made for some kind of some kind of livery. Coachman or servants in a bit county house perhaps.