To get accurate measures, where possible take measurements whilst wearing a jacket
Jacket Length
A) For Prince Charlie Jackets measure length from the nape of the neck to waist, just above top of hips.
B) For Argyll and Crail Jackets, measure from the nape of the neck to the base of the spine, just above the seat.
C) Chest
Measure loosely around chest at under arm height while wearing a shirt/vest (no jacket), with arms by the sides. Do not inflate chest. D) Waist
Measure around waist above hip bone while wearing a shirt/vest (no jacket). E) Half Back
Measure from centre back, centre seam on a well fitting jacket, at 6" below the bottom of the collar to shoulder seam, arms by sides. E) Sleeve Length
Measure from shoulder seam to cuff, if sleeve is desired to be long or short add/remove 1/2" to standard length. Standard length shows up to 1" of shirt cuff.
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Tartan Finder
Find your tartan and view swatches with our Tartan Finder. You can search for tartans by family name, clan name or colour or just browse our A-Z list.
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Our fully made to measure five-button tartan waistcoat can be created to your specifications. These can be made to accompany a traditional, high-waisted, kilt or trews outfit, or we can make longer versions to be worn with conventional trousers. Can't see what you want? Just get in contact.
Features:
Choice of Satin lining or cloth back. These can be made to match the cloth or a different colour if you wish.
Waist adjuster (cinch), allowing for a perfect fit.
Imitation horn buttons available in black or brown -or- Metal buttons, available in chrome or antique silver.
Available in the Tartan of your choice, from a huge range mills and weights.
Optional pocket flaps, with or without buttons.
Optional lapels.
Measuring advice:
Chest: measure around the chest at under-arm height, while wearing a shirt or t-shirt, with your arms by your side.
Waist: measure around the waist at naval height, regardless of whether these are to go with a kilt or trousers (we need to know the widest part to help shape the waistcoat).
Back length: wearing a shirt, measure from the bottom of the collar to where you want the waistcoat to sit. This is a tricky measurement to take, so give us your height as well so we can check it. If you already have a well-fitting waistcoat, measure the back of that as a guide.
Let us know if the waistcoat is for wearing with a high-waisted kilt or trews or low waisted conventional trousers. If wearing with a kilt let us know if you've taken the measurement over the kilt or not.
This item is made to order in our own tailoring workshop in Glasgow. Lead time is indicated in the drop-down menu.
Tartan Finder Disclaimer:
As each of the mills has supplied their own images, or they have been taken from fabric samples, please note that the setts are not to scale when comparing tartans of different mills. Also, as screen resolutions vary, colours may differ slightly from those seen here. If unsure, we’d encourage you to purchase a swatch of the fabric before buying.