The general opinion of Jacobite Shirts?

**Nick the DSM** · 25th June 08, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by IrishGodfather

I'm not a big fan of the Jacobite shirts, they look like a bad pirate shirt.

yarr!!

but pirates are cool! and with a kilt- its even cooler!!

**Chukta** · 25th June 08, 07:19 PM

If you're going to wear the Leatherneck tartan, try off-white hose, and a polo shirt with the Eagle, Globe and Anchor.. Semper Fi!

**Fedgunner** · 25th June 08, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by Finn

The Jacobite isn't for me, but MANY men wear it very well. Go for it!
They come in alot of different colors too.
I prefer banded/collarless (1880's style) or Celtic Croft's Rustic Kilt Shirt w/ 3/4 sleeves.
For a somewhat dressier look with my US Army tartan, I wear an off-white/natural polo. I'm not a dressy guy.

This almost perfectly states my opinion. I own the Celtic Croft shirt discussed. It is slated for Ren-Faire use only.

With my Army tartan I wear a matching polo style shirt or an outdoors/military (Think Cabelas or Gander Mountain, Guide Series)style button down shirt, and in the winter a decent sweater sees me through.

**Sionnachdubh** · 30th June 08, 11:46 AM

BARF! (just kidding I have a Jacobite shirt but am not to fond of it sometimes)
If you want a traditional shirt get a leine with a button at the collar. The reenacting groups know were to get them.

**Colin** · 30th June 08, 11:50 AM

I saw a bunch of guys this weekend in Jacobite shirts, kilt, and sandals and it's reaffirmed that it's just not a look I would envision for myself. It looks too much like the cover of a cheesy romance novel.

**Tartan Hiker** · 30th June 08, 03:28 PM

In a casual context, I never wear anything with a kilt that I wouldn't wear with a pair of jeans.

**Jack Daw** · 30th June 08, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by DWFII

The thing that puzzles me the most about this conversation is the use of the word "costume" or "costumey."

A grey business suit with an oxford shirt and a red tie is costume.

LOL! That's a stretch, IMHO.

**Nick the DSM** · 30th June 08, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by Tartan Hiker

In a casual context, I never wear anything with a kilt that I wouldn't wear with a pair of jeans.

yeah, i do that as well.

**smaughazard** · 1st July 08, 03:29 PM

I have a Jacobite shirt that was made especially for me, but I couldn't stand the laces. I simply replaced the laces with bone toggle buttons {two peg-shaped buttons connected by heavy thread).

That said, I don't wear it much, even though it's cotton and breathes well. The temperatures at most kilted events here require no more than a light tee or polo.