Highlander Kilts, 7 Years War, Ohio Valley (Osprey Book)

[Sir William]

By the mid-1750s the jacket and waistcoat were hip-length according to contemporary period descriptions and illustrations - just like in Dale's photos. This appeared to vary from about the length of a modern kilt jacket to a bit longer, though not quite as long as a modern suit jacket.

Since the upper portion of the great kilt was gathered up and attached to the left shoulder, at least in the Highland regiments, it would have to go outside the jacket. If inside it would be very bulky and uncomfortable. The little kilt was worn under the jacket and waistcoat, just like today.

[Bugbear]

Thanks, that all makes sense. Just didn't have it in my mind how it might be done.

[Dale Seago]

BTW, my jacket & waistcoat were made by Missy Clark at Barkertown Sutlers -- see http://www.barkertownsutlers.com/Men...5/Default.aspx for more info and photos.

Mine's the "Highland Jacket" shown at the bottom of the page, and I went for solid colors instead of tartan: Navy wool with dove-grey cuff facings and dove-grey wool waistcoat. Jacket and waistcoat are both lined with cotton twill.

[Bugbear]

Dale, what's the difference between a stock and a jabot?
I've been wondering that for a long time.

[Dale Seago]

Dale, what's the difference between a stock and a jabot?
I've been wondering that for a long time.

Hanging-down frilly stuff (jabot), or the lack thereof (stock).

[Bugbear]

Thanks Dale, that makes sense.