Jacobite shirt with utility kilt

**zanOTK** · 27th June 15, 07:14 AM

I like the look of a black Jacobite shirt, and was considering wearing one with either of my utility kilts from UT Kilts (one tan Standard II and one olive green Deluxe). I normally wear them with solid colored crew shirts, high top hiking shoes (Ozark Trails) and black ankle length socks. Would the change from a crew shirt necessitate a change in anything else (different shoes/socks?), or do you feel the shirt just wouldn't fit with a utility kilt at all?

**ratspike** · 27th June 15, 09:58 AM

I have to confess that I sorta dig Jacobite/renfaire/pirate shirts. I've seen them worn with utility kilts and I think it's totally fine, and certainly no different than any other big, blousy shirt. I wouldn't change shoes or socks or anything just because of the shirt.

**AFS1970** · 27th June 15, 10:48 AM

Since they really are not that historically Scottish, I suppose it does not matter. I have a couple and they are comfortable. However I think that a shirt that most people think of as historical may look a bit odd with a kilt that pretty much nobody thinks is historical.

**Riverkilt** · 27th June 15, 11:02 AM

Don't stop with the shirt. Add a sporran, Viking helmet and hiking boots!

Ain't no rules, enjoy the FREEDOM!

**Dughlas mor** · 27th June 15, 11:13 AM

Post modern meets pseudo historical. I like it. It actually sounds like it could work.

**Pleater** · 27th June 15, 11:49 AM

Personally I'd go for brown with tan or olive green - but that might be too matchy-matchy, and you do have the black socks - give it a go and see how it looks is the best thing to do. If you are happy with the effect then that's the end of it.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

**zanOTK** · 28th June 15, 03:10 AM

Thanks, guys! I think my mom has convenced me to go with a cream colored shirt, rather than black, and a black vest if I want to dress it up a bit. She also believes I should wear leather sandals inatead of hiking shoes. Idk about that, but it couldn't hurt to try.

**cessna152towser** · 28th June 15, 04:20 AM

Why not indeed. The jacobite shirt is very much a casual garment so absolutely no reason why it should not be entirely appropriate for wear with a Utilikilt.

**Pyper** · 28th June 15, 07:42 AM

I have one my mom made for me from muslin. I've worn it with my denim kilt on occasion.

**Pleater** · 28th June 15, 04:03 PM

My outfit for High Summer is natural cotton, broad brimmed Tilley hat, long sleeved tunic, lightweight kilt and light brown sandals.
I don't do heat well, but that seems to be the best option.

Anne the Pleater :ootd: