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Product Description
The Argyll Vest is a great (and relatively inexpensive) way to dress up your kilt. You could wear it with a dress shirt unbuttoned at the top (no tie) and sleeves rolled up for the dressy - casual look. You could also wear it with a dress shirt and straight tie for more formal functions. Vests are a very versatile piece of clothing. These vests are made in Scotland of the highest quality 15 oz Wool Barathea and satin backing (with a cinch for minor adjustability).
While we do try to keep a wide range of sizes and lengths in stock for immediate shipment, these vests MAY take up to 8 weeks to ship if we don't have your size in stock. If you have any questions about availability, give us a call!
These vests are made in the UK and are slim fitting. If you normally wear an American suit size 42 Reg, please order a size 44 Reg. If you normally wear a 48 Long, order a 50 Long...
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Measuring Instructions
STOCK Size measuring instructions:
The vast majority of our customers fit into a jacket that is a stock size (i.e. 44 Reg or 48 Long). To figure out which size will fit you best, follow the instructions below.
Chest Size
This measurement is best taken using a cloth tape measure, while wearing a t-shirt.
Lift up your arms and wrap the tape measure around your chest at the widest point (you can then put your arms down).
Breathe "normally" and don't over inflate or exhale too much.
Take the measurement (not snug) at the widest part of your chest.
Add 2" to 3" to that number to reach the next "even" number up. Example: If you measure 43 to 44, you would order a size 46. If you measure 41 or 42, you would order a size 44.
Short / Regular / Long5' 4" to 5' 9" - Short
5' 10" to 6' 1" - Regular
6' 2" to 6' 4" -LongIf you are taller than 6'4", contact us for an Extra Long or Extra Extra long.
MADE TO MEASURE Jacket instructions:
If you find that standard jacket sizes don't fit your frame due to an overly athletic build (very broad shoulders with tiny waist) or a stout build (rounded shoulders with a large waist), then we can gladly make a jacket tailored to your frame. We will need the following measurements, as well as your height and 3 pictures of you in a form fitting shirt from the front, side and rear view.
Chest
Lift your arms and wrap the tape measure around your torso at the widest point. Put your arms down. Stand tall and "at ease". Do not over inflate your chest. Just stand and breathe normally. Measure loosely around the chest at under arm height while wearing a t-shirt.
Waist
Measure loosely around your "True Waist" at your naval while wearing a shirt.
Half Back
Put on a well fitting suit jacket. Keep your arms at your side. Find the center back, center seam, starting at 6" below the collar. Measure from that point to the seam where the arm meets the jacket body (roughly 4" down from the shoulder). If you do not have a suit jacket, measure from the spine (4" below base of neck) to the edge of your shoulder.
Sleeve Length
Put on a well fitting suit jacket. Keep your arms at your side. Measure from the shoulder seam (the top of the sleeve where it meets the jacket body) to the cuff. If you do not have a suit jacket, measure from the edge of the shoulder, down your arm to where you'd like the sleeve to end. Typically, jacket sleeves end 1.5" to 2" above the base knuckle of the thumb, breaking at the wrist or slightly lower. Roughly 1/4" to 1/2" of shirt sleeve should show below the cuff of the jacket.
If you need assistance measuring, please do not hesitate to contact us: 800.368.8633 or Rocky@USAKilts.com
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Reviews
Add Your Review- Smoooth William
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Value Quality Price My first purchase of a Scottish jacket and vest attire. I expected the Argyle's fabric to be more country day wear as if tweed. But It is a very nice anglo suit fabric. The purchase came ready to wear out of the box., very nice attire.
Cons: The buttons are metal and some what difficult to button. I would like a different button option.
The sewn attachment seems fragile and loose but never once failed me.
I Love that a Man of modest means can utilize this fine Argyle vest as he saves for the matching jacket.
I have learned I am more of a day wear kinda guy so tweed is in my future. (Posted on 11/19/2019) - Very good Jerry
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Price Value Quality Very nice quality. Can wear it without a kilt. (Posted on 9/2/2019) - Superior! Philip Truitt
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Price Value Quality I picked this up with my new USA Kilts' Taylor Ancient kilt and love it. It fit well, but needed to be taken in some, due to my weight loss. My family's seamstress handled it in an afternoon and said it was of superior quality and was easily altered! Made in Scotland and very nice!! (Posted on 6/27/2019) - Great vest Gary
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Price Value Quality Sizing from the website allowed me to get the correct vest first time around. Fits well. The cost is a little high, but well worth the quality of the materials. (Posted on 3/21/2019) - Follow the instructions on sizing Stephanie
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Price Value Quality We had a semi-formal event to attend and my husband didn't want to drag out the Prince Charlie and sweat all night. I followed the instructions on sizing and even though he swore he didn't need to size up. Sizing up it fit perfectly and looked great! I only wish it were a little less expensive for the material. (Posted on 11/6/2018) - Great product Brownie
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Quality Price Value Well made and fits well. A very good product for the price. (Posted on 7/13/2018) - Quality product at a great price Jeff
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Quality Price Value This is the second Argylle Vest I purchased from USA Kilts, somehow the first one shrank in the closet, both times the vest was exactly what I was looking for. I am now saving up to get the matching jacket to go along with the vest. (Posted on 4/11/2018) - Excellent service, Very nice vest Brad
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Quality Price Value I booked my first real, solo bagpipe gig and realized 6 days before the event that I should wear something a little more dressy than just a dress shirt and tie. I called USA Kilts and they were able to get a 46L in my hands within two days.
I worried that the length was going to be too long, I'm 5'11" and never wore a long. However, they didn't have a 46 regular in stock so I thought I'd give it a try. As soon as I tried it on I knew it was too big and too long. The rear strap was pulled the entire way closed and I could fit my fists in the chest, plus it completely covered the top of my sporran.
I called and ordered a 44R and had it shipped rush so I had it in time. Length is perfect, chest is perfect, waist is a little snug (as it should be in a waistcoat.) It was perfect. Most of my suit/ sport jackets are 44R and 46R. I'm not sure why I didn't need to sieve the waistcoat up?
Rocky and Lance handled my needs fast and made the return of the 46L a breeze. I couldn't be happier with the transaction. (Posted on 3/28/2018) - Nice vest Colin
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Price Value Quality Very nice vest for the price. I followed suggestion to order a size large and it fits perfectly. The shipping was super fast and efficient, (Posted on 11/18/2017) - Top-of-the-line DAVE
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Value Quality Price For a very Scottish price, you get top-of-the-line materials and craftsmanship--and, of course, they had a size 54 in stock!! (Posted on 11/6/2017)
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Buyers Guide
PLEASE NOTE: Our jackets are made in the UK and tend to run a bit snug. If you normally wear a suit size 44 Reg, order a 46 Reg. If you wear a 48 Long, order a 50 Long.
Formality of Jacket Styles Guide:
There are several different styles of jackets (and vests) which span the scale from daywear to formal. This is a quick guide to our jackets and their appropriate level of dress.
Prince Charlie jacket and vest:
The Prince Charlie jacket and vest (also known as a PC Jacket) is worn for formal (black tie) events. In your mind, equate this jacket to a ‘tuxedo’ type outfit. Places you’d wear a tuxedo, a PC would be appropriate.
Argyll jacket (with or without vest):
This is one of the more versatile jackets. It’s a bit dressier than a Tweed jacket and less formal than a PC. In a situation calling for khakis and a blazer, the jacket (no vest) could be worn with the kilt and not be overdressed. When worn with the vest, the outfit could be worn in place of a ‘nice suit’. Also, the vest provides a bit of versatility in itself… you can wear it alone with a shirt and tie or leave off the tie and roll up your sleeves for a casual dressy look.
Tweed jacket (with or without vest):
Very similar in cut and style to the Argyll, this jacket and vest is made from tweed cloth, giving it a little bit of an ‘earthy’ or ‘natural’ feel. In Scotland, it’s still often worn to dressy functions (much like the Argyll), but here in America, we often relegate tweed jackets to ‘daywear’. That NEED NOT be the case. If you’re going to be a guest at a wedding, you would look perfectly fine in a tweed jacket and vest.
Brian Boru jacket and vest:
The Brian Boru jacket and vest is effectively the Irish equivalent of a Prince Charlie (see above)… it is worn for formal (black tie) events. In your mind, equate this jacket to a ‘tuxedo’ type outfit. Places you’d wear a tuxedo, you can wear a Brian Boru.
Kilkenny jacket (with or without vest):
The Kilkenny jacket and / or vest is effectively the Irish equivalent of an Argyll (see above). In a situation calling for khakis and a blazer, the jacket (no vest) could be worn with the kilt and not be overdressed. When worn with the vest, the outfit could be worn in place of a ‘nice suit’. Also, the vest provides a bit of versatility in itself… you can wear it alone with a shirt and tie or leave off the tie and roll up your sleeves for a casual dressy look.
Welsh Prince Charlie jacket and vest:
The Welsh PC jacket and vest are similar to their Scottish Prince Charlie counterpart, but differ in the details… they have gold buttons (not silver), red dragons embroidered on the epaulette and come with or without Welsh tartan accents. Like the Scottish PC jacket, they are worn for formal (black tie) events. In your mind, equate this jacket to a ‘tuxedo’ outfit. Places you’d wear a Tuxedo, you can wear a Welsh PC.
The Doublet:
These are worn mostly by pipe bands and military organizations for formal dress. They would be worn in place of a military dress outfit.
