formal evening dress: vest or no?

[JSFMACLJR]

Am I the only one who would prefer to take my jacket off if it’s too warm than wear my PC without a waistcoat?

Unfortunately no!

[Jordan]

A lot of people still think that a gentleman does not remove his jacket in public, and there are still a few venues where a gentleman will be asked to put his jacket back on or to leave! Personally, I don't completely (mostly, but not completely) agree with that point of view, but I would rather forgo a waistcoat and keep my jacket on, particularly at a formal event.

I don’t mean not put a jacket on when getting ready but putting on the full kit jacket waistcoat etc and if it’s a little warm removing the jacket and carrying on my merry way.

Unfortunately no!

Sorry my friend but can I ask why?

One thing to keep in mind would be that for most people on the "far" side of the pond a nice day in Scotland is still way too cold by your standards.


Jordan