Double-breasted jackets?

[Arlen]

Just for historical reference on the issue of Regency dress:
Here are some images in regards to similarly cut jackets. I would be altering the jacket along very similar lines to these.







While I am sure I will make no Mr. Brummell, I feel that after a little work it'll be more than acceptable.
I will have a trawl through my books in the coming weeks and try to find some of the images of Highland gents in double breasted jackets from the 1800's. (I may have to have my father check some of my books back in Scotland.)




Also, as far as historical precedent goes, I doubt most people today would consider a jacket this cut or lenth remotely suitable highland attire, and yet John Brown obviously did.