Quote Originally Posted by EdinSteve View Post
I am not sure that Scott Ainslie would be a paragon of traditional kilt wearing, especially as Gordon Nicolson kiltmakers seem to have chosen his attire. It does show, however, that wearing a jacobite shirt with a Sheriffmuir doublet is not quite as unheard of as has been opined here previously. Whether or not this outfit accords with everyone’s individual taste is beside the point, however, the fact that it is an acceptable choice for Scott Ainslie simply reflects his own particular choice, something he is perfectly entitled to.
That doesn't quite look like a Sheriffmuir doublet, though, more like someone just added sleeves to a chieftain's vest. So I suppose that makes the Jacobite shirt rather appropriate, since I honestly can't imagine a chieftain's vest with anything but a Jacobite shirt. The only thing I can see lamenting is the mistaken belief that such garments are traditional, as opposed to a romanticized homage to historical styles. But if someone who's aware of this wears them anyway because they like the look, then I agree, more power to 'em.

I suppose it's worth mentioning that I saw a video today from some random YouTuber on how to put on a kilt outfit, and he paired a Jacobite shirt with a Prince Charlie jacket and waistcoat. Yes, that made me cringe just a teensy bit...