My New Doublet

[Ancienne Alliance]

Bravo. It's original and I love it.


Best,

Robert

[Oddern]

I think it's a very nice doublet, you wear it very well. I especially like the details on the front and the stand up collar. I don't see anything wrong with the belt as the waistcoat is cut so high. I think the belt actualy tops up the attire.
Skål!

[M. A. C. Newsome]

I'm not sure what about it seems "German" to BCAC. It's a Sherrifmuir doublet, which is a fairly traditional style of Highland attire. One normally seems them in black barathea or velvet, but there is no reason not to have one made up in other colors (as scotchmaster here has done). I think it looks rather nice! I, personally, probably wouldn't have chosen the facing under the buttons, but I also withhold judgment not having seen it in person.

I had a Sheriffmuir doublet made for myself in grey Harris tweed. I think it can be interesting to play around with a "formal" style doublet made up in a less formal fabric. It can seem to limit the occasions one has to wear it, but whenever you do it will be noticed!

I've seen that particular style of neck treatment (can't really call it a "tie") offered on another web site, and I have to say I don't really like it. However, it seems to work well with that outfit, so kudos!

[CMcG]

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It seems to me to be a cross between scottish and german. Not my cup of tea at all.

Maybe I'm too much of a traditionalist.

I'm not sure what about it seems "German" to BCAC. It's a Sherrifmuir doublet, which is a fairly traditional style of Highland attire. <snip>

I'd be interested to know what is German about that doublet? I agree with Matt that this is a Sherrifmuir, albeit with a some small idiosyncratic details.

[saxandpipes]

I'm not sure what about it seems "German" to BCAC. ...

I've seen that particular style of neck treatment (can't really call it a "tie") offered on another web site, and I have to say I don't really like it. However, it seems to work well with that outfit, so kudos!

Perhaps it's something reminiscent of Captain von Trapp! (ok, I know they were Austrians...)

I like it!

I'm not a fan of the tie so much, but the hose and brogues are great!

Well done!

Cheers,

Michael

[davidlpope]

Nice. I really like the diced hose and bar buckle brogues.

See this thread for a previous discussion of this type of neck-thingie:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...t-jabot-62657/

[Kilted Jeeper]

I think it looks great. Very smart. I too would be interested in learning more about the "tie" you are wearing in the photo.

[scotchmaster]

The tie is a Ceangail (kon-YAIL)... a la J. Byous in Savannah Georgia, Mac Ghille Sheathanaich made it because I am not a Lace Jabot kind of guy... I think it ties the look together it is in my Tartan.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

The tie is a Ceangail (kon-YAIL)... a la J. Byous in Savannah Georgia, Mac Ghille Sheathanaich made it because I am not a Lace Jabot kind of guy... I think it ties the look together it is in my Tartan.

Another alternative to the lace jabot would be a nice silk cravat, as I am wearing below.


I've also toyed with the idea of wearing the Sheriffmuir with a regular neck tie, though I'm still not sure what I think about it.

[creagdhubh]

I love the buckle brogues and Argyll style hose together! Quite smart!