Mustard-Coloured Tweed?

[creagdhubh]

Very handsome. I use this page to check on available tweed patterns http://www.tweed-jacket.com/CLOTH%20...LERY/index.htm

And of course, this is my drooling website http://www.tweed-jacket.com/

Awww, me too mate, me too! Such a fantastic website with a plethora of different tweeds...oh the possibilities...I need an endless expense account just for hill jackets and waistcoats for wear with the kilt!!!!!!

[Cygnus]

I think it would look great.

Something like this maybe:

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slightly different colours, but similar effect, I would imagine.

Cheers,

Michael

Yes, something very much like that! I love tweeds with larger patterns on them.

Yes, it would look very smart as a day jacket and waistcoat! Check out Matt's site for a great selection of inspired estate tweeds that have similar colours and patterns. Other options that have all sorts of patterns, colours, and styles for tweed day wear jackets and waistcoats are through Kinloch-Anderson, Haggarts, highlandclans.co.uk, usakilts, Lochcarron, etc.

Slainte,

Thank you, Kyle! I've looked on those sites and, while they have some very lovely choices, I'm far too fond of the pattern above to be dissuaded. I also take a great deal of satisfaction in knowing that something that I own is unique and was made just for me.

If only we both had limitless expense accounts!

[creagdhubh]

Sounds good to me mate! I wish you luck in your endeavour; the colours and tattersal pattern you are fond of is very smart.

Slainte,

[creagdhubh]

I think it would look great.

Something like this maybe:



slightly different colours, but similar effect, I would imagine.

Cheers,

Michael

Hugh MacLeod of MacLeod, 30th Chief of the Clan MacLeod. Always a well dressed chap, just like his late father.

[MacLowlife]

I was just reading along and thinking of the lovely fabric at Bookster, but I was too slow. Of course they get theirs from somewhere, so you may want to see their swatches, just to get some ideas.


Cygnus, I think I have a similar vest and the pattern on mine is about a half inch or so, that is the green windowpanes are about an inch and they are halved by two other colors, alternating. I would strongly vote for a larger scale of windowpane- more like two inches, with the resulting subdivisions being an inch, or even larger.

[creagdhubh]

I was just reading along and thinking of the lovely fabric at Bookster, but I was too slow. Of course they get theirs from somewhere, so you may want to see their swatches, just to get some ideas.


Cygnus, I think I have a similar vest and the pattern on mine is about a half inch or so, that is the green windowpanes are about an inch and they are halved by two other colors, alternating. I would strongly vote for a larger scale of windowpane- more like two inches, with the resulting subdivisions being an inch, or even larger.

I agree completely. Aesthetically speaking, the larger windowpane version would look far better. Save the smaller scale windowpane and tattersal design for your shirts to wear with the new hill jacket and waistcoat!

[Cygnus]

I agree completely. Aesthetically speaking, the larger windowpane version would look far better. Save the smaller scale windowpane and tattersal design for your shirts to wear with the new hill jacket and waistcoat!

Indeed!

I actually have made a few inquiries about having a formal "Rathdown" jacket made (i.e., the Argyll jacket with a velvet collar, silk lapels, and silk cuffs that our own MacMillan of Rathdown so often recommends). If I get thumbs up from any of the firms that I have contacted, this jacket will probably be put on hold for a short while.

I can't get everything at once or "she who wears the pants" will start digging into the finances and I'll be found out!

[creagdhubh]

Indeed!

I actually have made a few inquiries about having a formal "Rathdown" jacket made (i.e., the Argyll jacket with a velvet collar, silk lapels, and silk cuffs that our own MacMillan of Rathdown so often recommends). If I get thumbs up from any of the firms that I have contacted, this jacket will probably be put on hold for a short while.

I can't get everything at once or "she who wears the pants" will start digging into the finances and I'll be found out!

I know what you mean, trust me! And my wife is also of Highland descent, thus, creating a very frugal couple!

The jacket in which you speak of, is this a day wear jacket or something for evening wear? When you mentione velvet collar and silk lapels and cuffs, my eyes enlarged a wee bit. Is this 'Rathdown' jacket along the same lines as Sandy's tartan doublet made by Highland Clans?

Cheers,

[Cygnus]

It is for evening wear, though it falls a bit short when it comes to white tie. Here's the description of the jacket straight from the man himself:

...a dress Argyll jacket with grosgrain gauntlet cuffs, grosgrain lapels, and black velvet collar.

Found in this thread.

I'm actually torn a bit between a regulation doublet, which seems to be a bit on the snazzy side for black tie, and a dress Argyll, which isn't quite as versatile.

I suppose I could just get a custom tweed jacket and vest while I think it over, eh?

[creagdhubh]

It is for evening wear, though it falls a bit short when it comes to white tie. Here's the description of the jacket straight from the man himself:


Found in this thread.

I'm actually torn a bit between a regulation doublet, which seems to be a bit on the snazzy side for black tie, and a dress Argyll, which isn't quite as versatile.

I suppose I could just get a custom tweed jacket and vest while I think it over, eh?

I wear the Regulation Doublet in 16 ounce black barathea, bespoke from Kinloch-Anderson and I adore it. I would like to have it made in coloured velvet as well by Kinloch in the near future, however, I'm working on a tartan doublet for evening attire first! I don't think the Regulation doublet is too snazzy for black tie, it is just right for black, and even white tie! I wouldn't bother with the black Argyll for evening attire - leave that particular garment for pipers and pipe bands!

Yes! Focus on a bespoke tweed jacket and waistcoat while you mull over your evening jacket and waistcoat, or perhaps a single or double breasted doublet?! The possibilities are truely endless and full of imaginative ideas - especially if you do bespoke. Sandy (JSFMACLJR) and Scott (MacMillan of Rathdown) are good people to talk with in regards to this topic, as I am sure others are as well.

In any rate, keep us posted and provide pics with whatever you decide mate!

Good luck!