Quote Originally Posted by Chef View Post

Since the history of the tailored kilt starts in 1792 it is probably a stretch to say that kilt Doublets are a style of the 1700's. As with almost everything to do with a kilt they have changed over the years. Also like most kilt wear, civilian doublets mirror certain styles of military dress with doublets being a still quite popular style not only in UK but even in the US. If you check you will see that a General Officer's Mess Dress in the US Marines is very similar to the Sheriffmuir Doublet and I doubt that most people would say that Marine Commandant, General Hagee was wearing a costume to formal events.
from the kiltstores description of doublets
Doublets

Based on the snug fitting jacket worn through until the mid 17th century, ...