The two-button Kilkenny is a variation on the one-button Argyll, developed to cater for Irish kilt wearers. This is a standard day-wear kilt jacket, versatile for a variety of semi formal or formal occasions. The Traditional Kilkenny Jacket can be worn with or without a 5 button vest and is usually accompanied with a belt and buckle set when a waist coat is not worn.
Our jackets are made from 100% 19oz Barathea Wool to give a luxurious feel.
Features:
- Braided epaulettes
- Irish Harp Buttons
- Two button fastening
- Three-button chevron cuff
- Internal pocket
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.
