My New Doublet

[theborderer]

The stand up collar and buttons on both sides of the jacket can also be seen in the Gents traditional dress in Bavaria, Germany although their front edges lie closer together.

[MacRobert's Reply]

Nice Sheriffmuir doublet! The facings are unusual but give it individuality. Overall a very fine outfit.

However, I would loose the tie and use the belt for day wear without a waistcoat.

Matt's good advice to wear a cravat is worth taking. I favour a white cravat with the Sheriffmuir. This can be worn tucked into the waistcoat or outside the waistcoat, especially if trimmed with lace.

[Whidbey78]

The satin facings with the mandarin collar do vaguely bring up images of a Trachten jacket in my mind...which is very cool. I like them and have often thought one would make a good kilt jacket with some minor work. I'm not a huge fan of doublets of any type, but I've seen a few good examples lately--this one included--that are makeing me change my mind.

I like the "tie" with this, though I'd prefer a solid color if I were wearing it. "Poofy"and lacy things just don't appeal to me. Some guys pull it off well, others look like they are trying to dress like Prince. I like the very clean line of this one. Very slick.

It's always good to see someone do something original. Some will like, some will not. I for one am really digging this! Even the belt with the waistcoat works pretty well. Well done Sir.

[piperdbh]

I'm not on my home computer right now, and consequently can't see the pictures, but I know it's got to be a beauty, based on who made it.
Congrats to the proud "papa".

[NorCalPiper]

I think you look AWESOME!!!!

[Nick the DSM]

That's slick, man!

I'll have to get one some day.

[Tim Little]

Matt's good advice to wear a cravat is worth taking. I favour a white cravat with the Sheriffmuir. This can be worn tucked into the waistcoat or outside the waistcoat, especially if trimmed with lace.

I never would have thought of this myself, of course, but it seems like an excellent suggestion! Pix (in addition to Matt's)?

[JSFMACLJR]

Might I make two suggestions?

1. Try untucking the waistcoat. They are meant to be worn over the kilt, and thus hiding the top of the kilt.

2. While others have made positive comments about your choice of neckwear, I cannot say I am a fan of such...well, I just don't know what to call it!. You've ruled out a jabot ( for some reason ); others have suggested a cravat. My suggestion would be to just wear a black bow tie--tied by your own hands. That would look quite sharp!

[svc40bt]

First let me say that is a very fine doublet.

For neckware, if you don't like the lace, I would suggest a stock tie. I have nothing against what you are wearing, but I think the stand up collar requires a higher neckline of what is under it.

Compare Matt's avatar photo to the other photos he posted and to yours. To me the stand up collar looks better with white extending past it all around.

[tulloch]

Gosh, Brad. I think it is really nice. I think it looks really good. Wow. I hope to see you in it soon.