Montrose doublet questions.

[davedove]

I will get me a Montrose doublet one of these days. I don't really have that many places to go to justify both a doublet and my Brian Baru jacket, so it will have to wait.

I do think the Montrose would just look incomplete without the lace.

[ByDand]

I have always worn the Montrose with the Jabot shirt, lace at the collar and on the sleeves. I did see someone wearing a Montrose with a high collar formal shirt and a tartan bowtie. Looked Ok but not complete. Just my thoughts.

[macwilkin]

Remember, a Montrose jacket with the full "rig" is equivalent to when the Saxons are wearing white tie, the most formal of formal dress. In the colonies, that line has blurred some what, especially at Scottish functions.

Cheers,

Todd

[Hamish]

This is the only photo I can find **(at short notice) of the Highland Cravat.

As you can see, it is basically a white (silk or fine linen) narrow scarf with a short decoration in lace at either end. This would be worn rather shorter than seen here when with a Montrose or GT Doublet.

(**Thanks to TartanWeb.com)

[mkmound]

This is the only photo I can find **(at short notice) of the Highland Cravat. . .

As you can see, it is basically a white (silk or fine linen) narrow scarf with a short decoration in lace at either end. This would be worn rather shorter than seen here when with a Montrose or GT Doublet.

(**Thanks to TartanWeb.com)

Is the cravat normally worn with an open collar shirt like this? (Jacobite or other period shirt?)

Mark

[Hamish]

Is the cravat normally worn with an open collar shirt like this? (Jacobite or other period shirt?)

Mark

Aye, if you're not wearing a high-necked jacket or doublet. One would not, however, wear a Jacobite or other full-sleeved shirt under a dress doublet!

When I was in my 20's, it was commonplace to wear a cravat (usually in Paisley patterned fabric) with an open necked shirt, with or without a jacket. With a Harris tweed jacket and grey flannel trousers, this was typical week-end casual wear!!

I am now inspired to track down a Highland Cravat for informal wear with a Jacobite shirt and a leather potaine. Watch this space...........

[Paco500]

Thanks for all the input.

Does the neckline/collar of the Montrose look like these jackets?



Thanks again.

[ByDand]

Thanks for all the input.

Does the neckline/collar of the Montrose look like these jackets?



Thanks again.

Not really. The neck line is more open at the collar, something like a priests collar. I am sure there is a good likeness of them on the different highland outfitters websites. You can also see the collar quite clearly on Hamish's picture.

[Nick]

That's a nice jacket! I'm only thinking that there should be an opening for the jabot.

[Hamish]

Thanks for all the input.

Does the neckline/collar of the Montrose look like these jackets?



Thanks again.

Partly! The Montrose and GT Doublets have stand-up collars, but there is a wide opening at the front to allow the jabot (or cravat) to fall through. Like this:-