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Originally Posted by SoldierSpike
So I've read the thread regarding the formal coats, and was wondering where the Crail style fit into all of that. I'm asking because I'm looking at getting a semi-dress setup for church, other occasions where a tux would be overkill and maybe job interviews.
Marc
The Crail would be a nice choice. It's basically an Argyle with a simpler cuff. Like the Argyle it will work as an all round jacket. If your budget allows consider a waistcoat to go with it for a bit more flexibility.
What you have is a Braemar jacket... it's the body of an Argyll, but the cuff of a Prince Charlie (3 buttons running UP the sleeve, not horizontal to the bottom like the Argyll).
It gets pretty confusing having to know the different names of the different styles. Also... please note that some manufacturers interchange the styles Argyll & Crail & Braemar, however, the above description is the general standard.
A CRAIL jacket is the body of an argyll, but the sleeve has a "normal" cuff at the bottom (no fancy sewing) and a single button on the back (where the back edge of your hand would be). Hope this info helps!
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