Basically the "Wallace" style jackets are for those who prefer the style of something more like a suit coat or sport coat, over the military inspired Argyle style.
As made by Gaelic Tailoring it features a 3 button front, regular suit coat 3 or 4 button sleeve cuffs, and no epaulettes, but is cut shorter in length for a kilt and has a sporran cut-away in front.
My own Kilt Kut Suit Coat which was a staple of Freedom Kilts was a Wallace style without the trim "European" cut. I added 1 inch of fullness in the back and under the arms, and less artificial padding at the shoulders specifically designed for N. American men.
It is the jacket you see me in most commonly. It is my 'go-to' jacket.
It works well with or without a waistcoat or even a tie if you prefer that look.
One of the popular features is that the pocket flaps could be worn out or tucked in.
And the cuffs were true "open" cuffs instead of the imitation suit coat cuffs of the Crail jacket.
If seen from the waist up you would assume I am wearing a normal suit.
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