navy mess jacket

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

I was speaking to a man wearing a mess jacket (with pants) on New Years Eve. He is active with the American Legion and often wears it with medals, when appropriate. It did not have military buttons, and he said that he bought it quite reasonably from a formal wear rental shop.

If buying from a formal wear rental shop, try on the jacket with your kilt to make certain that there is no gap on either the side or across the back of the jacket when sitting as well as standing.