Surprise !

**Ancienne Alliance** · 6th October 11, 07:42 AM

Something different ...

Best,

Robert

**KiltedKnome** · 6th October 11, 07:46 AM

Wow! Where will you wear it?

(Clothing today can be so boring.....)

**Ancienne Alliance** · 6th October 11, 07:51 AM

I shall wear this at the Culloden Lament in Spring next year.

Best,

Robert

**Woodsheal** · 6th October 11, 07:55 AM

Love the jacket (coatee?)! Are the leather straps based off an original pattern? I think I'd like it better with just the buttons. But, in either case - a fantastic outfit..!

PS. A suggestion: wear the baldric strap under the plaid.

**Tobus** · 6th October 11, 08:06 AM

I have no idea on the historical correctness, but I think it looks SHARP! I love the buckle straps on the jacket's front and sleeves. For such a minor addition, it really changes the look. And the buckle shoes and bonnet really go well. All in all, a fantastic look! Definitely not for every day occasions, though!

I'm a bit curious on the way you have the plaid pinned to the front. It looks like you did a straight fold of the plaid and just pinned it through all the layers, leaving a rather square edge. Was this historically done, or is it a unique interpretation/combination of wearing a shepherd's plaid in a more historically-inspired fashion?

**Jack Daw** · 6th October 11, 08:08 AM

Robert, you look like a portrait from the early 19C. You are lucky to be married to such a talented lady.

**Dale Seago** · 6th October 11, 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

PS. A suggestion: wear the baldric strap under the plaid.

I agree.

Absolutely beautiful ensemble, I love it!!

**Ancienne Alliance** · 6th October 11, 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by Tobus

I'm a bit curious on the way you have the plaid pinned to the front. It looks like you did a straight fold of the plaid and just pinned it through all the layers, leaving a rather square edge. Was this historically done, or is it a unique interpretation/combination of wearing a shepherd's plaid in a more historically-inspired fashion?

The plaid brooche is just pinned on the few first layers.

I've seen this done in Scotland. I thought it was rather unusual, so I just went for it as well !

BTW, thank you all for the nice comments.

Best,

Robert

**Ancienne Alliance** · 6th October 11, 08:22 AM

[QUOTE=Woodsheal;1023901]Love the jacket (coatee?)! QUOTE]

What would be the technical difference between a "doublet" and a "coatee" ?

Best,

Robert