Open Fronted Doublets

[creagdhubh]

Here is a picture I put together showing the Sherrifmuir with various neckwear, for comparison. Mine is a tweed doublet, so it's not quite the same as a black barathea or velvet, but you get the idea.

Great photo array Matt - the example with the jabot looks the smartest to me - just my honest opinion.

[MacLowlife]

Speaking of Regulation Doublets, here is one, cleverly hiding...


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I am guessing it is about a 44R or so...An excellent opportunity

[CMcG]

Speaking of Regulation Doublets, here is one, cleverly hiding...


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I am guessing it is about a 44R or so...An excellent opportunity

That seller has two of those rigs for sale and I'm very disappointed that they're both three sizes too large for me

[Downunder Kilt]

Speaking of Regulation Doublets, here is one, cleverly hiding...


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I am guessing it is about a 44R or so...An excellent opportunity

Many thanks for this tip MacLowlife, I pulled the trigger and got it for asking price. P&H was initially very very steep but the vendor was using parcel force, so a suggestion to use International signed for or even Fedex greatly reduced the cost. Will post a review when it arrives,

Much obliged for your vigilance. Cheers

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Great photo array Matt - the example with the jabot looks the smartest to me - just my honest opinion.

Yes, of course the jabot is the classic neckwear to complement this type of doublet. I took those photos shortly after receiving mine, just to be able to see all the options for comparison. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised, though, at how nice I thought it looked with less formal neckwear options. Though in "real life" I have thus far only worn it with the jabot.

[creagdhubh]

Yes, of course the jabot is the classic neckwear to complement this type of doublet. I took those photos shortly after receiving mine, just to be able to see all the options for comparison. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised, though, at how nice I thought it looked with less formal neckwear options. Though in "real life" I have thus far only worn it with the jabot.

I have to agree Matt - I was quite suprised as well whilst looking at your photos. I do like some of the less formal options for neckwear - but still opt for the jabot and cuffs with a doublet such as the Sheriffmuir, Montrose, Kenmore, and other single/double breasted, slim fitting doublets. Other doublets (i.e. - regulation) and coatees that have lapels look best without the jabot in my opinion.

Cheers,