The Tweed Argyll.

[tripleblessed]

Jock, thanks for taking the time to do this. As noted on other posts, I'm not the biggest fan of "That just isn't done, old boy"; I am, however, a BIG fan of
"this is how we do it" and "this is why we do it this way". Your knowledge and
perspective is much valued and appreciated on this forum, and illumines our
array of choices.

[Jock Scot]

Jock, thanks for taking the time to do this. As noted on other posts, I'm not the biggest fan of "That just isn't done, old boy"; I am, however, a BIG fan of
"this is how we do it" and "this is why we do it this way". Your knowledge and
perspective is much valued and appreciated on this forum, and illumines our
array of choices.

The"its just not done old boy" etc etc type comments are on the wane!They are I am afraid the curse of the social world that Britain invented for itself and refind it all, I suppose, in the late Victorian and Edwardian era. For its time, the system worked and worked well. Much has thankfully gone for good, but much remains and I suppose my generation will probably be the end of much of these unspoken conventions. Sad in a way, but at least those who were not brought up with it and foreigners(sorry) will not have the almost un-fathomable smoke and mirrors style conventions of yesteryear and today to wrestle with!

[Jock Scot]

I very much appreciate your contributions, despite my occasional teasing. I've been tempted to wear unmatching hose, but I wouldn't want to reach the level of annoying.

As you well know JD, I am not averse to the occasional leg pull.

[piperdbh]

The"its just not done old boy" etc etc type comments are on the wane!They are I am afraid the curse of the social world that Britain invented for itself and refind it all, I suppose, in the late Victorian and Edwardian era. For its time, the system worked and worked well. Much has thankfully gone for good, but much remains and I suppose my generation will probably be the end of much of these unspoken conventions. Sad in a way, but at least those who were not brought up with it and foreigners(sorry) will not have the almost un-fathomable smoke and mirrors style conventions of yesteryear and today to wrestle with!

Some of the traditions and practices of the previous generation might continue on if they are taught and explained by those who grew up with them and have lived with them for a lifetime. (hint, hint, nudge, nudge )

[Jock Scot]

I have shamelessly poached this fine and topical picture from another thread.



Well alright there are those who might think that the Royal Wedding was not the place to wear the kilt, and there are those who might consider a tweed argyll as not formal enough for that particular event. But my word that kilted chap is perfectly turned out in his kilt and tweed argyll and what is more he is obviously quite at ease with himself and the surroundings and does not look out of place.Well done him and he is doing himself and the kilt great credit.

[OC Richard]

Yes indeed Jock! What a contrast, that fellow at the Royal Wedding in Lovat tweed, compared to a morning church service I attended a while back at which there were a number of Americans wearing Prince Charlies, dirks, lace jabots, and the like.

Your original post was excellent. We Americans sometimes need to be reminded of these things.

[ForresterModern]

Great eye Jock for the well turned out gentleman. I like this look far better than some of the "fascinators" I saw being worn in the crowd at the wedding. I especially like the Douglas Weathered tartan this chap is sporting, a good match with his lovat blue Argyll and hose. Yes, well turned out altogether.

Wait a minute---where's his flatcap?

j

[Jordan]

Great eye Jock for the well turned out gentleman. I like this look far better than some of the "fascinators" I saw being worn in the crowd at the wedding. I especially like the Douglas Weathered tartan this chap is sporting, a good match with his lovat blue Argyll and hose. Yes, well turned out altogether.

Wait a minute---where's his flatcap?

j

It was confiscated at the gate!

[beloitpiper]

I love wearing my tweed argyll jackets, but I can only wear them for part of the year. Believe it or nit, Wisconsin gets pretty hot and humid in the summer! Certainly, one can understand why tweed was invented in Scotland, but unfortunately my tweed jackets are closeted for about 5-6 months of the year!

[auld argonian]

I love wearing my tweed argyll jackets, but I can only wear them for part of the year. Believe it or nit, Wisconsin gets pretty hot and humid in the summer! Certainly, one can understand why tweed was invented in Scotland, but unfortunately my tweed jackets are closeted for about 5-6 months of the year!

Which, for me, once again brings up the question of why kilt jackets and vest in fabrics more suited to warmer climates aren't more generally available. Appreciate the traditional but the companies have the patterns and could certainly try some runs of "summer" jackets...

best

AA