Confederate cap and jacket

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Ron,

I have to respectfully disagree-- to my eyes, and probably in the eyes of the general public as well, re-enactor costuming looks exactly like what it is-- a costume and, when worn with the kilt, makes the kilt look like it too is part of a costume.

I'm with David on this one-- a dark grey jacket and waistcoat (and a UCV tie) with your Confederate Memorial tartan kilt would look every bit as jaunty, without looking like a costume.

[macwilkin]

Ron,

I have to respectfully disagree-- to my eyes, and probably in the eyes of the general public as well, re-enactor costuming looks exactly like what it is-- a costume and, when worn with the kilt, makes the kilt look like it too is part of a costume.

I'm with David on this one-- a dark grey jacket and waistcoat (and a UCV tie) with your Confederate Memorial tartan kilt would look every bit as jaunty, without looking like a costume.

As a former reenactor and living historian, I agree with Scott and David. Reenacting and living history clothing are for a specific purpose, to recreate the past at a specific event. To me, as a living historian that was trained under NPS guidelines regarding living history, wearing period clothing "out-of-period" just doesn't look right.

Regards,

Todd

[ccga3359]

I believe a main point for wearing this jacket is the length, just right for a kilt. Remember the modern suit jacket is derived from a uniform tunic with the collar folded down until lapels are formed. One is also considered "out of uniform" if it is not buttoned up properly. I think that these jackets could be a start of a kilt complimentary jacket. However I feel that they should be shorn of military regalia and identifiers.