Our J. Higgins black kilt waistcoat is made from 100% wool twill (9390) and features silver square rampant lion buttons. We recommend pushing these tricky buttons through the buttonholes via their side first rather than the pointed tip. Our argyle waistcoats use the same material in both the front and the back, making them wearable with or without our argyle jackets. It comes in even sizes 30 to 60 in short (5'9" and below), regular (5'10" to 6'0"), long (6'1" to 6'2") & ex long (6'3" & up). Made by our talented staff here in the U.S.A.
As a general note, we ask for cloth tape measurements only. Please do not give us jacket or vest sizes from any other piece of existing clothing you have. There is virtually no standardization in the clothing industry, and unless you have a recent article of clothing from J.Higgins, we insist on accurate and specific measurements outlined in our measurement guide. Do not attempt to measure yourself, you must always use the help of someone else. All measurements are in inches.
NOTE: These tend to run small. Exchangeable and returnable if the first size doesn't fit.
Watch our instructional video for how to measure for your J.Higgins waistcoat:
Further Sizing Info:
As a general guide, we suggest the following size per weight range. Size 32 (130-140lbs), Size 34 (141-150lbs), Size 36 (151-160lbs), Size 38(161-170lbs), Size 40 (171-180lbs), Size 42 (181-190lbs), Size 44 (191-200lbs), Size 46 (201-210lbs), Size 48 (211-220lbs), Size 50 (221-230lbs), Size 52 (231-240lbs), Size 54 (241-250lbs), Size 56 (251-260lbs), Size 58 (261-270lbs), Size 60 (271lbs & up)
Here are the chest and waist sizing for each size. Generally speaking the waist will be 4" smaller than the chest. If your waist measurement is bigger than the chest size, then go up to the size that will fit the waist: Chest size 32 has 29 waist, chest size 34 has 30 waist, chest size 36 has 32 waist, chest size 38 has 34 waist, chest size 40 has 36 waist, chest size 42 has 38 waist, chest size 44 has 40 waist, chest size 46 has 42 waist, chest size 48 has 44 waist, chest size 50 has 46 waist, chest size 52 has 48 waist, chest size 54 has 50 waist, chest size 56 has 52 waist, chest size 58 has 54 waist, chest size 60 has 56 waist.
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Very happy with the service!
I had a large order and was very surprised with the speed of delivery. I was chunkier than I had anticipated and had to make a return for the size larger. It was a very easy and super smooth process. I was very impressed and happy with the J. Higgins crew.
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Prompt Exchange
Your staff was most helpful in arranging the exchange for the correct size. Fits great! Thank you for your prompt service.
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Great Vest and Service
Excellent vest, price, and service. I measured carelessly and my vest was too tight. I easily exchanged it for one the right size.
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Piper vest
A very high quality vest for a great price. Very quick delivery .
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great look
The vest has a sharp line to it and looks great!
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Quick delivery
This arrives right in time and the fit is great. I would like it to be about an inch longer but I definitely would recommend this for others. Follow the guides for sizing. Great product.
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Quality craftsmanship
The vest fit perfectly right out of the box. Quality material and quality craftsmanship.
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Great Waistcoat
Great looking vest ,even better service!!! Shipped the same day that I ordered.
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Use the fitting guide, it really helps!
The vest fits just right, thanks to the fitting guidelines on the website. Nice material and quick service!
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Beware the Height question!
Be aware that they ignore what length you order and send you the length they think you need based on how you answer the question about your height. Study what heights they assume go with what lengths, and answer the question about your height accordingly. I need length "L", always have, but the site now insists you answer the height question, and they sent me an "XL" instead of what I ordered. Another quibble: the pockets are very shallow. (John's reply: Richard, we try to take everything into account, and don't ignore some things. We attempt to do our best estimate of sizing. The XL is 1" longer than the L and I will be happy to exchange it if you'd like to send it back).
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Excellent product and service
In need of a waistcoat, I contacted J.Higgins to ask a few questions regarding the construction and fit of their black wool waistcoat.I followed the measuring guide and sent off my questions. I was surprised to receive an email shortly thereafter with several follow-up questions. The team pulled their records to see that I had purchased and returned the same vest 8 years ago, as it did not fit will. After a few email exchanges, the team suggested a size they thought would work best for my height and weight. The waistcoat arrived about a week later, and it is a perfect fit. If not for their excellent customer service, I might not have found exactly what I needed. Thanks to all a JHiggins!
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Solid Vest
Good quality and fits really nice. Buttons are good quality as well. Video was helpful on how to figure out the correct measurements.