Why Buy Your Kilt Jacket From Claymore Imports?
Kilt jackets add authority to traditional Scottish dress. When you choose Claymore Imports, you will receive an authentic garment, made in Scotland. Your special occasion or event is an important factor in choosing the right style and fabric. We offer personalized service to help you find the style that suits you and the occasion. Some customers prefer a custom jacket for a precise fit. Even our ready-to- wear jackets provide an authentic fit, because we ask for your measurements to determine the best size for you.
A Kilt Jacket Style for Every Occasion
Prince Charlie, argyle, and tweed kilt jackets all have their place in traditional Scottish dress. An understanding of each style can help you choose the right garment for your event.
Prince Charlie
An authentic Prince Charlie kilt jacket has a high waist, an angled front hemline, and short tails in the back. The ornate jacket is decorated with buttons on the shoulders, sleeves, front, and tails. Braided epaulettes that accent the shoulders, along with satin lapels, complete the formal look of the Prince Charlie jacket. This style is most often worn with a matching vest and a black bow tie. It is perfect for weddings, black-tie events, or other formal occasions.
Argyle
An argyle kilt jacket is suitable for semi-formal occasions and is similar to a modern suit jacket. Although it is handsomely decorated with buttons, it is not as ornate as the Prince Charlie. An argyle jacket doesn’t have tails or a satin lapel. It can be worn with or without a vest. A necktie or a bow tie is appropriate for this style.
Tweed
Kilt jackets in tweed are made for daytime events. Shoulder flaps, sleeve cuffs, and pocket flaps are all accented with buttons. The jacket is commonly worn with a necktie. Although tweed jackets are used for everyday wear, the details of the garment will still make you look like one of the best-dressed Highlanders around.
Need Help Making a Selection?
Many of our customers purchased a kilt from us first. If you want to match a Prince Charlie, argyle, or tweed jacket with a kilt you already own, we are happy assist you with choosing the right style and fabric, and with taking accurate measurements.