A STARZ Original Series From Executive Producer Ronald D. Moore: Outlander

**Dale Seago** · 7th September 14, 10:49 PM

I'm totally enjoying the series, having been a fan of the books for ages. I found episodes 3 and 5 particularly powerful and evocative.

**creagdhubh** · 8th September 14, 05:11 AM

Originally Posted by Dale Seago

I'm totally enjoying the series, having been a fan of the books for ages. I found episodes 3 and 5 particularly powerful and evocative.

I agree, Dale. Especially Episode 5: "Rent."

**terry dresbach** · 8th September 14, 04:19 PM

Hi everyone,
I am the costume designer on Outlander, and have visited this site many times while doing kilt research. Just saying hello and good work! Glad so many of you are enjoying the show.
Those are French military boots. Jamie and the other Highlanders served in the French military. We would have LOVED to have actors running around barefoot, but unfortunately the practicality of shooting in the dead of winter, at night, made this impossible. Ghillie shoes would gave been very difficult as well. We came up with the next best thing. Shoes on period shows are the bane of every costume designers nightmare.
Anyway, keep up the kilt love!

**Dale Seago** · 8th September 14, 05:13 PM

Thanks for the input, Terry, and welcome to Xmarks!

If you haven't seen it yet, there's another thread specifically on wardrobe, language, and other elements of the show here:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...anguage-85690/

I assure you we're pretty aware of the near impossibility, and certain impracticality, of getting everything "absolutely right", so I hope the observations won't be taken personally by anyone. I for one am a longtime fan of the books and am loving the show!

**Elizabeth** · 8th September 14, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by terry dresbach

Hi everyone,
I am the costume designer on Outlander, and have visited this site many times while doing kilt research. Just saying hello and good work! Glad so many of you are enjoying the show.
Those are French military boots. Jamie and the other Highlanders served in the French military. We would have LOVED to have actors running around barefoot, but unfortunately the practicality of shooting in the dead of winter, at night, made this impossible. Ghillie shoes would gave been very difficult as well. We came up with the next best thing. Shoes on period shows are the bane of every costume designers nightmare.
Anyway, keep up the kilt love!

So nice of you to join in. Welcome! I posted a link to your blog in the other thread about costuming so folks could see and read.

**KiltedKnome** · 8th September 14, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by terry dresbach

Hi everyone,
I am the costume designer on Outlander, and have visited this site many times while doing kilt research. Just saying hello and good work! Glad so many of you are enjoying the show.
Those are French military boots. Jamie and the other Highlanders served in the French military. We would have LOVED to have actors running around barefoot, but unfortunately the practicality of shooting in the dead of winter, at night, made this impossible. Ghillie shoes would gave been very difficult as well. We came up with the next best thing. Shoes on period shows are the bane of every costume designers nightmare.
Anyway, keep up the kilt love!

Terry, thank you so much for taking the time to join us on this forum.

I imagine trying to keep clothing period-correct is a challenge, when operating within a time and financial budget.
XmarkstheScot being a kilt forum, the members have a tendency to be a bit OCD about their favorite topic. I think you have done a great job. I am really enjoying the show. Living in Canada I have only seen the first three episodes -- certainly looking forward to all the rest.

**GMan** · 8th September 14, 07:22 PM

Thank you so much for that Terry.

**creagdhubh** · 9th September 14, 07:21 AM

Welcome aboard, Terry!

Cheers,

**tpa** · 9th September 14, 02:39 PM

A warm Scottish welcome from middle England, Terry. My wife will be fascinated to read about the costumes on your site.

**Cengle54** · 13th September 14, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by terry dresbach

Hi everyone,
I am the costume designer on Outlander, and have visited this site many times while doing kilt research. Just saying hello and good work! Glad so many of you are enjoying the show.
Those are French military boots. Jamie and the other Highlanders served in the French military. We would have LOVED to have actors running around barefoot, but unfortunately the practicality of shooting in the dead of winter, at night, made this impossible. Ghillie shoes would gave been very difficult as well. We came up with the next best thing. Shoes on period shows are the bane of every costume designers nightmare.
Anyway, keep up the kilt love!

thanks, Terry! I just watched all 5 podcasts! Great job...loved the narration!