Prince Charlie vs Argyll: Choosing a Kilt Jacket
Prince Charlie and Argyll are two common jacket choices in Highland dress. The best option depends on the formality of the event, the pieces you want included and how you expect to reuse the jacket.
Prince Charlie
A Prince Charlie jacket is generally chosen for formal evening dress and ceremonial occasions. Browse Prince Charlie jackets when you want to build the outfit piece by piece, or compare Prince Charlie kilt outfits when you need a coordinated set.
Argyll
An Argyll jacket is a versatile Highland dress option used across many formal and semi-formal settings. Browse Argyll jackets or compare complete Argyll kilt outfits.
Jacket or complete outfit?
A jacket product and a complete outfit are not interchangeable. Read the product description to confirm the included pieces. A1 Kilts outfit pages identify their included accessories and selectable item styles, while jacket pages may include only the jacket or the jacket and waistcoat named in the title.
Measurements and options
Made-to-measure jackets and outfits require more measurements than a kilt alone. Follow the measurement guide for neck, shoulder, chest, sleeve, back length, waist and kilt length where requested. Enter the measurements shown on the specific product page.
Review the selected tartan, sizes, included pieces and optional additions before checkout. Some choices can affect the final price, and the product page is the source for the current configuration.
Accessories
Depending on the product and event, an outfit may use a shirt, sporran, flashes, kilt pin, belt, buckle, fly plaid, brooch, hose and shoes. Browse Highland accessories when buying components separately. Never assume an item is included unless it appears in the product description or selected configuration.
A practical way to choose
- Decide whether you need a jacket or a complete outfit.
- Compare the formality and styling of the Prince Charlie and Argyll products shown.
- Check every included piece and selectable option.
- Take the requested measurements twice.
- Ask us before ordering if an inclusion, size or option is unclear.
For help choosing the kilt itself, see Choosing the Right Kilt.