Hahaha! You are indeed up to 4 cents now (as am I!)! I agree with you; the jabot and five button tartan waistcoat look superb with a Sherrifmuir, or any other 'open' style evening doublet - however I do not like the jabot and high waistcoat with the Regulation Doublet - my opinion of course, as an avid wearer of the latter style of evening doublet.

I like the idea of removable buttons, which could indeed work. I am a former U.S. Marine, and I recall my dress blue blouse have removable anodized metal buttons, which could easily be removed for cleaning of the buttons and/or the blouse. Perhaps the same method could be applied the waistcoat in order to create more versatility? Good idea - that could have saved me quite a bit of money a while ago!

Cheers mate - good chat,