not a "kilt coat" but a kilt coat

[macwilkin]

I'll second David's vote for the Barbour...I just got a Barbour (Beaufort model) last week, and whilst I haven't worn it with the kilt (yet), I did wear it to Mass this morning, and Barbour's, INMHO, are worth their weight in gold!

Cheers,

Todd

[Alan H]

I have a bomber-style jacket which happens to be madde in denim, and it works pretty well. I might look into a leather one, though if the surplus ones are only $35. I can't make myself drop $200 on a leather jacket.

[Mike n NC]

Bomber jackets starting at around $69. Lots of other stuff too.

http://www.leatherup.com/

Mike

[Graham]

I agree with Hamish, leather is best

[auld argonian]

And I'll plug one of my favorite sources for almost everything: Sierra Trading Post. Check the website and try to get on the mailing list for the print catalogs. I found the now infamous Bridgedale Blaxnit Socks there and I've seen Barbour and Doc Martin in there from time to time. It's clearance stuff so it's hit and miss but the markdowns are genuinely worthwhile.

best

AA

[GlassMan]

Personally I love my Inverness Cape. It is the most comfortable and warmest garment you could possibly desire. It fits over anything, goes with everything, and keeps in all that body heat. It is a touch more formal, but since I tend to wear a tie even though I work for myself, it's a good fit.

[Iolaus]

For thoe of you advocating a leather biker jacket, Sportsman's Guide has this on clearance for $59.97 in L & XL.

[bikercelt1]

Hi Jacob. I second what everybody else is saying. I wear my motocycle jackets with kilts all the time and they have enough "military" styling to look good. Bomber or flight jackets look great. Check the thrift shops and second hand stores, I'll bet someone has donated an "Indiana Jones" jacket that's been hanging in the closet and I'll bet that would make a great jacket with a kilt. Don't forget the suggestion about the denim jackets either, they can be dyed or decorated with patches. The Inverness, though, would be just a bit too quirky and costumey for daily wear in our neck of the woods. Too bad really, I'd love to have one myself.

Jamie

[Riverkilt]

Forgot about the best of both worlds, Pendleton wool jackets with leather sleeves and collars. They come from many sources in many blanket patterns, an Internet source will turn lots of good stuff.

I got mine from www.kraffs.com there's a pic on page 7 of my gallery.

Ron

[yoippari]

The bomber jacket I have is a brown (better color for a bomber jacket in my opinion) "Liaison" that my dad bought in '82 that was supposed to be marked like $350 or $450 but was mismarked at $200 or something much lower. Because it was marked as such they gave it to him at that price. He is too big for it now and gave it to me.

It fits well enough, waist is where it should be, I think the shoulder proportions are a little off for me, and the cuffs are too small to go over my hands when buttoned closed, but I think the overall proportions are kilt jacket enough. The big problem with this is that it is not water treated. No added chemicals and it looks like it has been caught in the rain more than once. Besides I don't have a brown spoorran, or belt. Could be an excuse to buy a freelander.

If the iverness is a little formal for east coast then it is too formal for salem. I literally don't remember the last time I have seen even a full suit that wasn't a sales man or going to a dance. So ya, it would eb a bit costumey. Perhaps next time I go to the opera in portland8-) (note: never been to an opera)

I think I will try the thrift store suggestion. I do want to stay away from goodwill though. I have a cousin that worked there in back and she said that they don't wash anything. Ever. They take the donation, inventory it (I think) and put it on the shelf. I don't want to expose a wool kilt to the possible bugs to be found there.

I know we have a couple of clothing consignment stores, St Vincent de Paul, Teen Challenge Thrift Store, and a couple other places I can check.