Tradition of Non-Cookie-Cutter Kilt Jackets?

**KFCarter** · 20th April 09, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by Ted Crocker

JSFMACLJR , that is exactly what I was talking and asking about in the original post; thank you. I guess it does seem to be a Highland tradition, then.

A very helpful post, JSFMACLJR and a very helpful thread, thanks all.

**Bugbear** · 20th April 09, 01:02 PM

And thank you to the Traditionalists for bringing up a steady stream of information on this subject. I have seen a number of misconceptions and myths discounted, and have enjoied learning from you all.

**Colonel MacNeal** · 21st April 09, 11:40 AM

I've always wanted a Manx Charlie jacket. It's just like the Prince Charlie jacket, but without Tails.

**KFCarter** · 21st April 09, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by Colonel MacNeal

I've always wanted a Manx Charlie jacket. It's just like the Prince Charlie jacket, but without Tails.

**Macman** · 21st April 09, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by Colonel MacNeal

I've always wanted a Manx Charlie jacket. It's just like the Prince Charlie jacket, but without Tails.

Groan!

Good one!

**Colonel MacNeal** · 21st April 09, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by Macman

Groan!

Good one!

I really would prefer one like I described, I see little reason for the tails on the Prince Charlie. Perhaps someone will enlighten me.

**fluter** · 24th April 09, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by Colonel MacNeal

I really would prefer one like I described, I see little reason for the tails on the Prince Charlie. Perhaps someone will enlighten me.

Sounds like a mess jacket!

**Bugbear** · 21st April 09, 12:04 PM

Guess you could have long haired doublets and short haired doublets.

**Bugbear** · 21st April 09, 12:55 PM

A lot of the off the peg bag jackets will buldge out on the sides, where the side vents would be, when they are worn open; this is minimalized on one that fits well, though. I noticed this while experimenting with kilt jacket conversions, and decided to try putting pleats along the back-side seams to take up that spare material. The pleats are sewn down in the waist area, creating darts toward the shoulder blades, and the back flap below.

The kilt jacket can't really be closed after this alteration, but it is supposed to always be worn open, anyway. Some day, I will have to try to get pictures and post them, just to see if it looks all right, but the back of that jacket feels like it fits correctly. I wish I had a suit jacket that fit like that, and could be closed in the front, of course,

**KFCarter** · 21st April 09, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by Ted Crocker

Some day, I will have to try to get pictures and post them, just to see if it looks all right, but the back of that jacket feels like it fits correctly. I wish I had a suit jacket that fit like that, and could be closed in the front, of course,

Please do post pics when you can.