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[cloves]

the shorter jacket makes all the difference! Much more appropriate at that length. You might even be able to add cuffs with the offcut material.

[Erisianmonkey]

I think that jacket would look great cut off like you doctored the photo to. Cuffs like Cloves suggested are a maybe in my mind. The Epaulets... I would say no. I think with that particular jacket you should leave the shoulder plain. Just my opinion, of course.

[Arlen]

I think the doctored photo looks great.
it shouldn't cost much for an alterations tailor to fix it up for you, but maybe since it was only a fiver you might have a go yourself.
I'm told it's fairly easy.

[Luckey]

Second photo is the one to go with. I'm looking for a jacket to do just the same thing.

[Ruanaidh]

Here's Alan H's step-by step instructions on how to modify the jacket. Try it yourself or give the instructions to a tailor.
http://www.geocities.com/alanhsails/...lt_jacket.html

[Alan H]

Here's Alan H's step-by step instructions on how to modify the jacket. Try it yourself or give the instructions to a tailor.
http://www.geocities.com/alanhsails/...lt_jacket.html

I was gonna pump my instructions again, but you did it for me!

David Dalgliesh has got this down to an art form, so check with him, too.

[Panache]

The jacket looks like a very candidate for a kilt jacket conversion. It is very similar to one I had done. Take a look at these before and after pictures. :

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=17818

Cheers

Jamie

[pipesndrumsnun]

The second pic looks fabulous...that will certainly be a fine looking kilt jacket!

[sporranlegionaire]

Thanks again for all your constructive comments, encouragement and links. I think I probably will have a go at it. It's that first drastic sawing off that might need a wee dram of Dutch courage. No, maybe best do it sober.
Meanwhile, I've won a pale green Argyle jacket, my size, on eBay, for £25 (!!!)
It's turning out to be a super week.