"Jacobite" garb

[Joe Gondek]

Woodsheal
I was wondering if the 1770's Sleeved Waistcoat offered by Jason Townsend
would work for a common mans impression
http://jas-townsend.com/product_info...roducts_id=833

or is the styling way off for a light scottish jacket

I'm really enjoying all the information on this thread

[Woodsheal]

Woodsheal
I was wondering if the 1770's Sleeved Waistcoat offered by Jason Townsend
would work for a common mans impression
http://jas-townsend.com/product_info...roducts_id=833

or is the styling way off for a light scottish jacket

I'm really enjoying all the information on this thread

Lots of guys use these "1770s" versions of waistcoats for their '45 Jacobite garb, because the shorter lengths make them work well as "highland" clothes. I have one myself, in a tartan fabric. The style points that say "late century" are the shapes of the pocket flaps and the inverted V cutaway at the front.

Shortening the earlier version (and adding pocket buttons!) would be more accurate, if you want to play the purist :

http://jas-townsend.com/product_info...roducts_id=500

Other guys also utilize these short seaman's jackets as common highland wear:

http://jas-townsend.com/product_info...products_id=29