-
3rd February 10, 08:33 AM
#1
Double-breasted jackets?
I had an odd thought while perusing a historical reenactor's website the other day. It was this: I don't recall ever seeing a photo of a double-breasted jacket worn with a kilt. This seems surprising to me given the historical popularity of double-breasted suits. I'm not referring to military uniforms, but to civilian attire.
So...a challenge to the cognoscenti! If you have a photo of a double-breated kilt jacket, let's see it!
Last edited by KD Burke; 4th February 10 at 04:45 AM.
'A damned ill-conditioned sort of an ape. It had a can of ale at every pot-house on the road, and is reeling drunk. "
-
-
3rd February 10, 08:36 AM
#2
The Montrose is double breasted: http://www.scottishclansman.com/Montrose.html
See also various postings on the Traditional forum
Some take the high road and some take the low road. Who's in the gutter? MacLowlife
-
-
3rd February 10, 09:53 AM
#3
Civilian History Ends in 1839 and Tradition Begins
I arbitrarily use the year 1839 as the line between historical and traditional civilian Highland attire. Why 1839? Well, that 's the year that the French perfected the photographic process, and from that time forward we have literal "snapshots" of the way all classes of people, everywhere, dressed. So, from my POV it seems that double breasted jackets have traditionally been an item of evening apparel, but rarely-- if ever-- worn as day wear.
-
-
3rd February 10, 11:10 AM
#4
The gentleman on the far right is my great grandfather, c. 1915.
While I doubt that his jacket was cut specifically for wear with a kilt, it is certainly double-breasted and being worn with a kilt.
-
-
3rd February 10, 05:07 PM
#5
Hi,
Wow, that's a wonderful photograph. Thank you for posting it.
In theory there is no difference between theory and practice but in practice there is.
-
-
3rd February 10, 07:16 PM
#6
I sense a new trend in double breasted kilt jackets....
Best
AA
-
-
3rd February 10, 11:08 PM
#7
I have a nice heavy blue wool pea-coat that with very minor alteration I think would make a smashing coat to wear with a kilt.
By Choice, not by Birth
-
-
4th February 10, 04:47 AM
#8
It strikes me that with the usual modifications, this might be an interesting alternative to a Prince Charlie:
http://www.quartermastershop.com/ima...lct_enlgmt.gif
Thought, opinions, flames, etc. gladly solicited.
'A damned ill-conditioned sort of an ape. It had a can of ale at every pot-house on the road, and is reeling drunk. "
-
-
4th February 10, 05:35 AM
#9
I agree, that look would do me quite well, and if your heading in that direction I would love to see the end results. You have a grand idea there.
I don't believe the idea is to arrive in heaven in a well preserved body! But to slide in side ways,Kilt A' Fly'n! Scream'en "Mon Wha A Ride" Kilted Santas
4th Laird of Lochaber, Knights of St Andrew,Knight of The Double Eagle
Clan Seton,House of Gordon,Clan Claus,Semper Fedilas
-
-
4th February 10, 06:14 AM
#10
I agree that could look good. I had seen a similar tailcoat in a movie about John Adams and wondered about the same thing. Please do post pictures if you follow up on it.
-
Similar Threads
-
By nagod in forum How to Accessorize your Kilt
Replies: 4
Last Post: 7th December 09, 04:22 PM
-
By Makeitstop in forum General Kilt Talk
Replies: 14
Last Post: 7th March 08, 09:36 AM
-
By Nick in forum Show us your pics
Replies: 5
Last Post: 20th May 06, 05:42 AM
-
By Galant in forum General Kilt Talk
Replies: 6
Last Post: 27th April 05, 01:51 AM
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
|
|
Bookmarks