Argyll? Vest? Waistcoat? what's in a name

[Jock Scot]

Well done,ask away and I think a list of Kilt terms, such as you have suggested, is a good idea. Maybe there already is one that you and me don't know about?

[sydnie7]

Well done,ask away and I think a list of Kilt terms, such as you have suggested, is a good idea. Maybe there already is one that you and me don't know about?

Try the e-book available through Scotweb site http://www.scotweb.co.uk/kiltsandtartan/ Toward the end there is a section describing all the common accessories, including "the tartan fabric that hangs on one shoulder" aka fly plaid.

[meinfs]

Try the e-book available through Scotweb site http://www.scotweb.co.uk/kiltsandtartan/ Toward the end there is a section describing all the common accessories, including "the tartan fabric that hangs on one shoulder" aka fly plaid.

Indeed. Thanks for pointing us back to it. I've read the ebook before (before I started to making kilts). I may have skimmed over the accessories section being more interested in just the kilt at the time. Excellent reference.

(Perhaps someone can write an alphabetized glossary for easy and quick access in XMTS format? using the ebook as a main source of info and add other terms in use, including regional variations in the terminology and XMTS jargon).

Thanks again CarolinaKiltman, Jock Scot, Nick & sydnie7.

[meinfs]

Now, what's a doublet? Can anyone post a picture or an illustration?
Thanks.

[fluter]

Now, what's a doublet? Can anyone post a picture or an illustration?
Thanks.

I give you: Scotweb.co.UK, the Sears catalog of highland wear. Scroll up to the top of the page, and click on the Scotweb banner ad. By clicking through from Xmarks, you automagically have a 10 percent discount applied to your session (just in case).

Select "Men," look under "Kilt Jackets" and select Doublets for links to 3 of the common types. In a word, doublets are formal jackets.

The "regulation doublet" is a turbocharged Prince Charlie, sort of a mess jacket with Inverness flaps on the bottom, front and back. It has gauntlet cuffs, like your black Argyll jacket; and buttons on the chest, like your PC. It is worn with a black bow tie and 3-button formal vest.

The other doublets are most often worn with a lace jabot at the throat, and span black tie and white tie occasions.

The Sheriffmuir is perhaps the most versatile, worn open at the front with or without a waistcoat. Possibly the ultimate in chic is a tartan waistcoat, cut on the bias, to match the kilt. Of course, by the time you've gone this far you need matching tartan hose. Bling!

The Montrose doublet resembles a full-dress military tunic, worn buttoned up. It looks hot and humid to me, but it's sharp!

There are some other styles, and variations on all of these. If I were designing my own doublet, I think it would be like the Sheriffmuir without the Inverness flaps--perhaps a tad longer than mess jacket length. I have thoughts of bob-tailing a frock coat pattern to get something like this.