It's still in the Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing standard for dress.

I never cared for the Prince Charlie getup, it always looked inauthentic to me, like someone trying to wear a tuxedo with kilt. The Montrose doublet is very formal, indeed, but quite elegant.

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Kenneth McKellar

You can purchase these quite readily, which says to me there is demand. If you're feeling flush you can get one from Kinloch Anderson for only £645 (to start).

I don't think a military doublet is appropriate unless you're playing in the band, so given the choice between a Prince Charlie and Montrose, I'd go with the Montrose. I like the Sheriffmuir Jacket, too.

"Kinloch Anderson, one of the older makers of highland dress in Scotland, considers the "Coatee and Vest (often called the Prince Charlie Jacket), Argyll Jacket, Regulation Doublet, Montrose Doublet, Sheriffmuir Jacket or Kenmore jacket" suitable for "black tie" evening wear , with all except the Argyll Jacket also considered acceptable for "white tie" events. The Argyll jacket and tweed jackets are appropriate for day wear."

Some say the Montrose doublet with lace jabot may be a white tie only getup, but then, there's no accounting for taste.

By the way, I think it's quite remarkable how inexpensively one can obtain 100% wool doublets - all made in Pakistan, I guess, but still, one can obtain the basic item for under $100.