Argyll- with or without vest?

**Dukeof Kircaldy** · 11th August 08, 08:04 AM

It depends on how cold it is, which coat I am wearing, or wear I am wearing it. I like the flexibility.

**McMurdo** · 11th August 08, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by neeah613l

So a lot of different opinions here. But at least no one is threatening to kill me either way. :o) A lot of you say it depends on the weather- well, we live in Houston. "Nuff said. Also, this would be worn mainly at RSCDS balls.

As this would be for a ball I would say it all depends on the formality of the event, however I would think you would want to go with the waistcoat. For our RSCDS Ball earlier this year known as the Tartan Ball held at the Royal York I and most other attendants wore the Prince Charlie outfit here is a picture of me from that night.

Of course there was one gent in a Montrose Doublet and next year I will wear mine.

**neeah613l** · 11th August 08, 04:28 PM

Oh, OK, so a vest makes it more formal. Then I'll get the vest and it can be used or not used as necessary. BTW, nice Montrose! I love those. You don't see them as much.

**McMurdo** · 11th August 08, 04:43 PM

Thank you I was lucky enough to find it at a wonderful price on ebay, however I had been looking for one for a year before finding my size.

**Iain Robb** · 12th August 08, 08:55 AM

And thanks to all the folks who posted photos, I also found an answer to my question.

I have an Argyl but no waistcoat, and I wasn't sure what tie to wear with it. While it appears from the photos that just about any well-coordinated tie will be dapper, to me, the solid-colored ones look nicest.

**McMurdo** · 12th August 08, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by Iain Robb

And thanks to all the folks who posted photos, I also found an answer to my question.

I have an Argyl but no waistcoat, and I wasn't sure what tie to wear with it. While it appears from the photos that just about any well-coordinated tie will be dapper, to me, the solid-colored ones look nicest.

I always wear a solid colour wool tie with my Argyll's I have found they seem to work the best provided it is in a complimentary colour to the tartan of course.

**Alan H** · 12th August 08, 05:08 PM

Finding solid color non-shiny-finish ties is in itself a bit of a challenge!

**Bugbear** · 13th August 08, 07:03 AM

Originally Posted by Alan H

Finding solid color non-shiny-finish ties is in itself a bit of a challenge!

You ain't kidding!! I have to go to the second hand and Good Will stores just to find ties!

Guess I don't mind wearing ties with subtle blended colors, though... Anything too bright stands out on me something aughful. I need pastels and blandness around me...

**McMurdo** · 13th August 08, 07:15 AM

I've not had a problem finding solid colour wool ties up here, then again there are a few tartan shops in the area.

**Bugbear** · 13th August 08, 08:17 AM

A question just came to me. I don't know what kind of buttons are on you're Argylls, but I've been feeling uncomfortable about wearing jackets with fancy silver buttons. Is this necessary, or are regular buttons acceptable?