The Brian Boru Kilt Jacket is a variant of the Prince Charlie, designed to give a distinctive look to Irishmen wishing to wear a kilt. Our Brian Boru Jackets and Waistcoats are tailored in the UK using the finest quality 15oz barathea wool cloth. This stylish, formal evening jacket can be worn to all formal functions where a black tie is requested such as weddings, dances and fancy dinner receptions. Brian Boru was High King of Ireland, who came close to unifying all of the island under one figurehead, but was killed in his moment of victory at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014.
This Brian Boru Jacket is a higher cut than an Argyll jacket and is completed with a 3 button evening waistcoat.
- 100% 19oz Barathea Wool
- Fine lining
- Silk Braided epaulettes
- Polished Irish Harp Buttons
- Available in Black (as shown), Bottle Green, Rifle Green, Minch Blue, Navy Blue or Red.
- Supplied with chain link to close jacket.
To get accurate measures, where possible take measurements whilst wearing a jacket
Jacket LengthA) 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.
