Prince Charlie

[Colonel MacNeal]

What about wearing a 5 button high vest instead of the 3 button low vest?

A high button vest can look good, depending on the individual.

My previous opinions not withstanding, a will concede that a hunting green or hunting red might look good with the right kilt.

[JSFMACLJR]

A high button vest can look good, depending on the individual.

My previous opinions not withstanding, a will concede that a hunting green or hunting red might look good with the right kilt.

The problem with a high ( 5 ) button waistcoat with the PC coatee is that the lapels on the coatee are cut low, and a high button waistcoat detracts from the lines intended by the coatee.

[Colonel MacNeal]

The problem with a high ( 5 ) button waistcoat with the PC coatee is that the lapels on the coatee are cut low, and a high button waistcoat detracts from the lines intended by the coatee.

But they do look better on "men of substance" than the 3 button vest. On a "man of substance" the smaller vest looks like a rubber band trying to hold back the Hoover Dam.

[JSFMACLJR]

But they do look better on "men of substance" than the 3 button vest. On a "man of substance" the smaller vest looks like a rubber band trying to hold back the Hoover Dam.

Point well taken!!!

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

But they do look better on "men of substance" than the 3 button vest. On a "man of substance" the smaller vest looks like a rubber band trying to hold back the Hoover Dam.

and absolutely correct. This is a big problem with the "one size fits all" off-the-rack Prince Charlie coatees and waistcoats. A guy with a substantial "bay window" will never look his best unless he goes for a custom made waistcoat, one that fits properly.

I'd suggest that any of the traditional Highland outfitters on X Marks could supply a four button waistcoat if asked. And whilst they're at it, they could do it in something other than black!