There can be only one...jacket that is.

**BoldHighlander** · 6th January 11, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

and still have enough cash left over for a Dr. Pepper and a package of Twinkies. (Dr. Pepper and Twinkies? Perhaps I've been in America too long...)

Deep fried twinkies isn't it, Scott?

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 6th January 11, 09:37 PM

...around here it's deep fried Moon Pies!

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 6th January 11, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by pauljsharp

Wow, I am in the same situation and in just purchased my first kilt jacket. I personally decided to go with the gray tweed jacket as I do not plan on going to many "black tie" events and could easily rent an argyll or pc.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...onesing-63467/

Above is the link to my thread and a link therein to the jacket I purchased.

An excellent choice for a day wear/evening wear jacket and waistcoat, although I would skip the dirk belt if wearing the waistcoat.

While I can appreciate renting formal attire when the occasion arises, it is a bit of a false economy if you need to rent more than once a year.

**OC Richard** · 10th January 11, 05:12 AM

I went back and read the original post again, and I see that he mentions the possibilty of "more formal" events.

Since he doesn't specify black tie formal events, I think that a charcoal Argyll might be the best overall jacket.

It's true that a black barathea Argyll is the only thing that works with black tie formal events and less-formal events as well.

Reminds me of Dr Ian Malcolm in the Jurassic Park book who only wears black suits, all day, every day. "I don't have time to think about clothes" he explains, "and black suits are suitable to all occasions."

About the button issue... with Scottish jackets horn buttons are for outdoor/day wear, silver square buttons for formal evening wear, we all know.

I was wondering about an alternative that would work at all times. In "saxon" dress, Navy blue blazers have brass buttons, tuxedos often have cloth-covered buttons, ordinary suits have matching plastic buttons. Would putting ordinary black plastic buttons on a black Argyll make it work for all events?

**Spartan Tartan** · 10th January 11, 05:54 AM

I really appreciate all the feedback and consideration. Thanks everyone for your thoughts!

When I do get my jacket, I just hope I don't get any deep fried Twinkies or Moon Pies on it.

**McMurdo** · 11th January 11, 10:21 PM

Sorry I'm just getting to this thread, from my experience I'd say the most versatile jacket I own is a Grey Tweed Argyle with Braemar Cuffs. Now as for the cuffs there is no difference between cuff styles as far as formality goes it is merely a matter of personal choice. Here is the jacket I'm talking of:

This jacket and waistcoat combination has seen me though countless events, from my wedding pictured above to just going out to the pub, I never feel out of place in it. Another thing I've been able to find are kilt jacket on ebay or at local tartan shops on consignment for as little as $40, here are a couple of these

Another thing would be to watch the For Sale section I've had success with that as well, again for very good prices, here is a jacket I got from another member some time ago

Best of luck with your search I hope all of this has helped you decide.

**BoldHighlander** · 11th January 11, 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

Sorry I'm just getting to this thread, from my experience I'd say the most versatile jacket I own is a Grey Tweed Argyle with Braemar Cuffs. Now as for the cuffs there is no difference between cuff styles as far as formality goes it is merely a matter of personal choice. Here is the jacket I'm talking of:

That is one of my very favourite photos of you Glen!

I've always liked that style & colour of Tweed Argyle, and is something I aspire to obtain myself.

**McMurdo** · 11th January 11, 10:40 PM

Thanks Terry
It's one of my favourites as well. Oh by the way, thank you for the Christmas card it came in late last week. Sadly we did not get ours out this year what with the move and all.

**OC Richard** · 12th January 11, 04:53 AM

Yes about the charcoal Braemar! Lovely photos there Terry. I have one just like that, which has become my go-to jacket for piping gigs etc. (But I don't look nearly as dashing in mine...)

Here's mine (sans me) with my new IOS kilt.

And I really like that outdoor check tweed jacket you're wearing with your IOS!

I just picked up a pair of hose just like the ones you're wearing with your RS kilt on Ebay. I think they'll look good with both of my kilts. Let's face facts: your photos inspire me, and I've been wearing kilts for 35 years.