Regency era Highland attire

**longhuntr74** · 25th June 10, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by Brian K

I thought the gentleman in question was a member here. I am sure I've seen him here before Glen's forum was started.

In any event, another option would be somnething along the lines of MacKenzie Frain's 1822 commemorative coatee. It is slightly past Regency, and I'm sure you want to make your own, but a talented tailor, such as yourself should be able to make it for a lot less than they'd charge for it. http://www.mackenziefrain.com/index....gory_id=187397

I like the look of it myself, but even if i could afford it and had somewhere to wear it it might be considered a bit over the top by most folks. A Regency ball, OTOH, would probably be the perfect place for it! (BTW, the link is for the navy version, but it also comes in green and lovat blue)

Regards,

Brian

I love it Brian. At first I thought the cost was pretty reasonable...but I guess it does work out to about $460...it's about the same as most regulation doublets...pricey...but not astronomical.

**Brian K** · 25th June 10, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by longhuntr74

I love it Brian. At first I thought the cost was pretty reasonable...but I guess it does work out to about $460...it's about the same as most regulation doublets...pricey...but not astronomical.

Jeff,

I have to say it's probably the nicest looking kilt jacket/doublet I've ever seen and if I could afford it I'd buy it and then look for reasons to wear it!

BTW, it's nice to see you back here!

Regards,

Brian

**Riverkilt** · 20th June 10, 09:55 PM

The gentleman's membership on X Marks the Scot was revoked last year.

An irony of the Internet is that the discussion continues on a board started up by a then X Marks moderator and supported by other then X Marks moderators. Go figure.

Life goes on.

**Squeaky McMurdo** · 25th June 10, 09:16 AM

I don't think we're allowed to discuss the goings on of the Other Forum here as per the Rules Lest we ourselves are ousted...

--Chelsea McMurdo--

**Brian K** · 25th June 10, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by Squeaky McMurdo

I don't think we're allowed to discuss the goings on of the Other Forum here as per the Rules Lest we ourselves are ousted...

--Chelsea McMurdo--

The other group in question is not one of the groups whose mention is prohibited. Indeed, Steve himself posted a link to the new group that McMurdo started in case anyone wished to check it out.

Regards,

Brian

**Hothir Ethelnor** · 25th June 10, 08:34 PM

Well, since the ball will be fairly lax in its historical presentation and I hope to gain more mileage out of a tailoring job than an evening of fun. I am going to go for a military shortened coat single breasted with tails (rather than Inverness flaps.) Not unlike Skye Highland Outfitter's "lowlander" jacket.
http://www.skyehighlandoutfitters.co...er_Jacket.html

Leaving that unbuttoned and swept back like a sherrifmuir or the Mackenzie Frain doublet. I will allow my light waistcoat and cravat to show. For the ball and civilian occasions I will attach removable cloth buttons and save some pewter or silver buttons for piping and other occasions where I might fancy the "bling"

Thoughts?

**longhuntr74** · 26th June 10, 06:15 AM

Sounds like you have a plan...I'd say whatever you do, get something that is multipurpose and multi-use...which sounds like is your intention. Make sure you post pics of the event!

**Hothir Ethelnor** · 12th July 10, 05:46 PM

Well, I didn't have time to do alot of the things I wanted to. My diced hose are still on the needles and the hair sporran didn't get made, and the buckles didn't get sewn on my brogues.

But I made a mad dash and completed a tartan doublet/tailcoat which I wore with the lace jabot I had knitted some time ago.

I will take some staged pics soon but here are some random shots that I was in.

Providing some entertainment between dances. It's always fun to find another low whistle player to do duets with.

Gentlemen were a bit scarce...

We did a bunch of fun ECD dances and a few Scottish ones for good measure. All in all it was a wonderful evening.

**Downunder Kilt** · 12th July 10, 05:51 PM

Mighty fine looking outfit, congratulations on your design and needlecraft. I would be very proud if I had created such a fine ensemble.

**BobsYourUncle** · 12th July 10, 07:08 PM

Outstanding! You are obviously very talented. Perhaps you did not get everything together the way you initially envisioned, but you certainly accomplished accomplished the goal of putting together a Regency kilt ensemble. Your kit is fantastic as is, and you have a superb foundation should you want to add the other items later. Congratulations.