"Jacobite" garb

[Captain_Cogle]

So during this time period, it wasn't common to have the plaid pulled up to the shoulder in the front? Just the back? I'm guessing this is correct, based on pictures posted in this thread, and others I've seen.



Wow, seriously!? Makes me wonder how many of those highland jerkins he's ever sold. Or why he even bothers to offer one in the first place! Thanks for the tip, I'll most definitely not be doing business with him.

Yup. He even goes to Scottish Games regularly. He likes the money Kilt wearers spend, but as for them he has some seriously bigoted opinions.

[Nick the DSM]

I've been thinking about this for a bit now, how were bonnets commonly worn?

I don't mean when or what formality, but I've seen pics where the bonnets are pulled to the right or pulled forward almost like a flatcap. Did they just form them as they pleased or was there some sort of uniformity?

Also what makes a bonnet from that period different from the modern types? I like the look of Ryan Ross's bonnets, but are they historical in fashion?

[Erikm]

I have been also wondering that? Like mine not sure how historical accurate it is.
Any places to find one more authentic?

[Captain_Cogle]

@ ErikM, personally I think you look great. Is your bonnet knit or sewn? My only suggestions would be to GET DIRTY and perhaps invest in a custom made dirk. Pricey I know! There are a few sources out there making correct hand dyed knit bonnets, including myself, www.barkertownsutlers.com is another option for you and I understand that www.dirtybillyshats.com is now offering bonnets as well but they are not on the website.

@ Nick, Bonnets were worn according to personal preference. In most images we see them either simply atop the head or slouched forward in flat cap style. I prefer mine cocked to the side because I find it more comfortable. I am not familiar with Ryan Ross's bonnets but most modern bonnets are sewn rather than knit and synthetically dyed. Bonnets of the period were always hand knit, felted and dyed with indigo or woad. I hand knit and hand dye all of my bonnets. Hope that helps some what!

Here are some pics of some period correct bonnets I have made. Please forgive my utterly terrible photography skills.

[Erikm]

Thank you I have also heard that from others "about getting dirty " mine is knit a few friends from Na Fir Dileas sent me two or three of them.

Agree that is the next thing on my list is the custom Dirk.the one I am wearing is from John Barnett. Not bad but hate the scabbard!

Many thanks for the links, I should have seen them on barkertownsutlers I got most of my gear from her..

[MacHenderson]

One more quick question. Well, for now anyways.
How appropriate would these moccasin boots be considered?


Note that I've already gotten them, and personally think they look great with my belted plaid; very rugged. But I wanted someone else's opinion as well.

[Captain_Cogle]

One more quick question. Well, for now anyways.
How appropriate would these moccasin boots be considered?


Note that I've already gotten them, and personally think they look great with my belted plaid; very rugged. But I wanted someone else's opinion as well.

Honestly not even close. You would be much better off with the 1740s shoes here www.civilwarboots.com or a pair of Highland broges here www.foxblade.co.uk www.re-enactment-shoes.co.uk

Another option for "OK" footwear are www.fugawee.com or www.robertlandhistoricshoes.com

[Captain_Cogle]

I should probably add period images of Highlanders from 1700-1740's show the vast majority of them, both poor and wealthy to be in tie shoes rather than buckles.

[Erikm]

The John Barnett early Dirk would be nice with a new scabbard and blade.

[Woodsheal]

Honestly not even close. You would be much better off with the 1740s shoes here www.civilwarboots.com or a pair of Highland broges here www.foxblade.co.uk www.re-enactment-shoes.co.uk

Another option for "OK" footwear are www.fugawee.com or www.robertlandhistoricshoes.com

The Captain is correct. Some other sources:

If you want soft cuaran or "moccasin" type footwear, these look the closest to what highlanders actually wore (though they are over-priced!):
http://www.arrowmoc.com/pt.html

I always thought Jarnagin's had some of the best shoes available (again, pricey!). Click on "footwear" on the left:
http://www.jarnaginco.com/FIcatframe.html

Probably the best deal on period shoes, is here:
http://jas-townsend.com/product_info...roducts_id=244

On any of the buckle-style shoes, the latchets can be cut back and laces used instead. I prefer to do this because buckles always loosen up over time....