1860's re-enactment in kilt.

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Yes sir, Got the PM! If you dont mind, discussing things here would help others out that might want to do this.

What exactly do you have in mind? What area of the country is your impression? Social class, age, profession ect. I think developing a structure to base your material impression on is a great start. (And costs nothing ;) )

The interesting thing about victorian clothing and especially ethnic Scottish atire during that era is that they were not perfect or very flattering. The jackets often had a loose fit, hats were worn with little care as to how they wore on the head (From the examples of 1860s images of Scots in New York), how their belts were worn, the size of their sporran ect.

I could go on about the outfits, but Ill just post a bunch! These are all from the Web site of the NY Caledonian Club that was founded in 1856









This next one is interesting. I believe that this man served in the 79th Highlanders. The hose, flashes, shoes and buckles are all text book 79th NY. The jacket looks fairly militant, different then most civilian ones I have seen though I cant say for certain.


The man in this picture is documented to have served in the 79th. Robert Clark served until 1862 if I remember right. The sporran he is wearing is that of the 79th. Great to see that even then, military men were wearing scottish civilian items with their uniforms...or visa versa ;)


Here are some pipers




Heres the basics, any input would be great!

• simple doublet,
• Tam o shanter (Correct? I dont remember if thats the name of the hat),
• box pleat kilt in a tartan available during the 1860s(Mr Newsome!)
• simple diced hose
• low rise "revolutionary war" shoes with simple buckles
• Wearing modern things like belts, simple dirks, should not be an issue.
• Horse hair sporran with real horse hair

On a budget, this can come together fairly easy. These things are available at most highland supply stores. Key items like the jacket can be modified by a jacket thats similar. Emulate some of the details that Victorian doublets have like the cuffs, the funky sporran cut out, button placement ect.

Over all, the best thing you can do is study how they wore their clothing and copy it. It makes a world of difference!