deciding on day wear

[The Thirsty Viking]

See my problems with Day wear involve the weather. I see talk of tweed vests and balmorals and what-not. And dont get me wrong, they look fantastic, and really bring out the classy in any gentleman. But in Texas, in the summer, Tweed, wool hats, and the like are a 1-way ticket to heat exhaustion. So I have to really be creative if I want to dress it up a bit, and not die.

But I agree, get out of the matchy matchy zone. Wear what you like.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

See my problems with Day wear involve the weather. I see talk of tweed vests and balmorals and what-not. And dont get me wrong, they look fantastic, and really bring out the classy in any gentleman. But in Texas, in the summer, Tweed, wool hats, and the like are a 1-way ticket to heat exhaustion. So I have to really be creative if I want to dress it up a bit, and not die.

But I agree, get out of the matchy matchy zone. Wear what you like.

For those folks who live in hot/humid climes, the answer couldn't be simpler: have your jackets made out of corduroy, linen, or cotton. Kilt jackets don't have to be made out of hairy tweeds; that most are merely reflects their supposed point of origin: cold and damp Scotland. But if you live in Texas or the deep South, light weight and super light weight jackets are available if you look around.

[T-Bone]

To answer the original question with my opinion, I would get the jacket first since you already have a servicable sporran.

[Downunder Kilt]

Below are photos of a kilt jacket and waistcoat made of linen from Major Slackers ebay site.

I believe, and could be very wrong, that MOR at one stage was considering ordering such an ensemble

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Below are photos of a kilt jacket and waistcoat made of linen from Major Slackers ebay site.

I believe, and could be very wrong, that MOR at one stage was considering ordering such an ensemble

Absolutely right, and it is on my short list!