Outlander Wardrobe and language

[Dale Seago]

Mind you, none of these anachronisms or otherwise ill-fitting elements are in any way interfering with my HUGE enjoyment of the series. But I do take note of them, generally after watching an episode for the first time.

Some anachronistic dirks here:

The guy to the right of Jamie (background, with horse) has what looks like a brass-mounted version of the dirk Colum wore at the Gathering; handle style is closer to 1800. Jamie's & Dougal's dirks are more mid-to-late1600s, though Highland thrift could argue for hand-me-downs in decent condition. The other guy, center foreground -- can't see his well enough.

[creagdhubh]

Mind you, none of these anachronisms or otherwise ill-fitting elements are in any way interfering with my HUGE enjoyment of the series. But I do take note of them, generally after watching an episode for the first time.

I agree, Dale. My sentiments as well.

[kiltedrennie]

From what I understand they used costuming contains elements from other periods if it fit the "look" they were going for. The blog mentioned in this thread has more details.

[California Highlander]

Interested to here what @Terry-dresbach has to say about some of the costume choices.

Sounds like the boots are a compromise "French" boot, from Jamie's service there.
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...93#post1255393

[creagdhubh]

Interested to here what @Terry-dresbach has to say about some of the costume choices.

Sounds like the boots are a compromise "French" boot, from Jamie's service there.
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...93#post1255393

And "French" boots are quite appropriate for a Fraser given their genealogy and clan history.

[KSmedic]

And "French" boots are quite appropriate for a Fraser given their genealogy and clan history.

If I remember correctly, there is mention of both Jamie and Dougal serving in a military campaign in France in the first book. The second book is set in France, as well.

[Mechamaniac]

Looks like Jamie's wearing something akin to a Postillion boot.

[Dale Seago]

Really nice photo of Sam Heughan as Jamie here:



Probably the best still shot featuring his dirk I've seen yet, and it's pretty clearly this one:

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[Dughlas mor]

Mind you, none of these anachronisms or otherwise ill-fitting elements are in any way interfering with my HUGE enjoyment of the series. But I do take note of them, generally after watching an episode for the first time.

Some anachronistic dirks here:

The guy to the right of Jamie (background, with horse) has what looks like a brass-mounted version of the dirk Colum wore at the Gathering; handle style is closer to 1800. Jamie's & Dougal's dirks are more mid-to-late1600s, though Highland thrift could argue for hand-me-downs in decent condition. The other guy, center foreground -- can't see his well enough.

Actually, Jamie`s dirk looks exactly like a Hanwei "early dirk," complete with it`s really poor quality sheath. It looks kind of like an early period dirk, except that the handle is almost twice as long as it should be. It can be had from numerous internet sources for well under $100.00

[terry dresbach]

Totally outside of my jurisdiction, as we have a top notch armorer, but I would be VERY surprised if our lead actors sheath was a $100 anything on this show.