For the Scottish lot

[ikthius]

Hey guys,

Your opinion please.

I have a friends wedding to go to.

Now normally, the weddings I got to, would involve me getting the kilt hired for me, as I have been an usher at every wedding I have been to (not many).

But I have my own Kilt, (modern hunting Stewart).
I also have the brogues, socks, flashes/garters, belt, sporran, sgian dubh, kilt pin.

But I have a ghillie shirt, but I am going to need a formal shirt.

I want to wear a scrunchie tie with the kilt, so I would need a high button waistcoat.

now my question is, which jacket to hire that would go with the high button waistcoat/scrunchie tie?
Argyll or Prince Charlie?

your opinions are very much appreciated and in need of some urgency, as I was going to the reception, but now been invited to the full thing in less than 2 weeks time.

ik

[Chimaera]

Ikthius, have you got any pictures of these ensembles that we could look at to reach a conclusion? I've tried Googling for them but I'm none the wiser!

Originally Posted by Chimaera

Ikthius, have you got any pictures of these ensembles that we could look at to reach a conclusion? I've tried Googling for them but I'm none the wiser!

try Google Images, Chim, - and afaik a 'scrunchie' tie, is a cravat.

Ik - I would go with the Argyll, most of the pics I've seen of the Prince Charlie are with a bow tie????

[Chimaera]

Thanks Homer!
I've found some and I agree with you - the Prince Charlie has too many buttons on it for my liking, I much prefer the Argyll style.
so it's Argyll 2, Prince Charlie 0 so far!
And enjoy your self at the wedding, Ik - we want pictures in your full wedding outfit too!

[Derek]

Pictures available here

Personally I'd go for the Argyll.

[TheBlueRaja]

Well, i would personally ask the personnel in the Kilt shop for their opinion, but although i always wear the Charlie, i also always wear a bow tie.

I would say that the Argyll in this case looks better, but better check your not breaking some unknown rule as theres always some smart ass who will point it out.

[Jules]

Ohh I have to say I do like the Prince Charlie one

As has been said I would ask in the shop for advice

[ikthius]

links, please play with the site:
http://www.macgregorandmacduff.co.uk/Kilts_hire.htm
http://www.kintail.co.uk/
http://www.aldkiltmakers.com/ (near me)
http://www.macgregorandmacduff.co.uk/offers.htm (near me)

the prince charlie is a nicer jacket that the argyll, but I know what you are talking about.

I have attached a couple of images, but maybe not best quality, the prince charlie has more buttons, and is more formal/better looking.

BR: that is absolutely true, there is always some smart a*se that knows best, but then again, they may complain about how I tied my laces of my brogues.

you will get a big green pip, after I have spread it a bit.

ik

[Stephen]

I prefer the Prince Charlie look but then again the times I have worn a kilt that is the style I have gone for as I prefer that look

[ikthius]

Originally Posted by DarthYoda

I prefer the Prince Charlie look but then again the times I have worn a kilt that is the style I have gone for as I prefer that look

to be honest I do not like the bow tie, so I am wanting to go for the scrunchie tie.

I do prefer the prince charlie jacket though

ik

EDIT:
Ok, I know I asked this because of the tie issue, but now I would like your honest opinion of which jacket regardless of tie.

tbh, Ik, irrespective of the tie, I don't think the Prince Charlie suits a high button waistcoat, myself - but I can only claim a Sister who lives in Scotland, so feel free to ignore me

(which goes best with the ginger wig/tam o'shanter combo, has to be borne in mind, too )

[ikthius]

Originally Posted by homealone

tbh, Ik, irrespective of the tie, I don't think the Prince Charlie suits a high button waistcoat, myself - but I can only claim a Sister who lives in Scotland, so feel free to ignore me

(which goes best with the ginger wig/tam o'shanter combo, has to be borne in mind, too )

I have ginger hair.....................

only joking

ik

Originally Posted by ikthius

I have ginger hair.....................

only joking

ik

my niece was married in Ellon, she had a motorcycle escort of blokes in kilts & 'archie' wigs - it was quite a sight

[ikthius]

this is probably a better pic of what I mean.

ik

[aliferste]

You go with the Argyle Jacket, usually the fancy one (Prince Charlie) is worn by the groom and best man etc.

Thats what I have always been led to believe anyway!