Montrose Doublet

[McMurdo]

I have to say from my limited experience that yes indeed you will perspire moreso in a Montrose, than in a PC. I was able to find one on ebay at a great price, after looking for a year, and had the Lady Chrystal do up a jobot and cuffs. One thing to think about is when you would expect to wear the Montrose, as I see it most Black or White tie events that have anything to do with the Scottish Community are in the winter months so it may well be a good idea. Another thing is that if you do what I did and get separate jabot and cuffs you can wear an undershirt under the Montrose that will help.

[Carolina Kiltman]

Unfortunately there aren't very many true tailors around any more. Good luck on finding a pattern, then you could go to a tropical weight worsted wool, they look great, breathe, and have all the advantages of a wool garment with few of the disadvantages. I'll see what I can dredge up in the line of a pattern, but I don't think I have ever seen one for a Montrose doublet.

[sydnie7]

Here's an older thread on the same topic with some links to possible patterns:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/p...126/index.html