You know, with all due respect to everyone, I don't know what we are on about in this thread.

Ken originally posted: "Last year we managed to throw together some appropriate-enough clothing from my accumulated historical clothing, but this year we want to do things more correctly. We're starting this project now to allow plenty of time before we need it.

So, what would a common Highland Scots shopkeeper or merchant wear in the 1840's or 1850's?"

The answer to his question is: "pretty much as would be worn in London in the same years."

We all assumed that he wants to wear a kilt because he asked about "correct" dress for a Highland shopkeeper on a kilt forum. All that was said was that "the kilt was not worn by shopkeepers in the Highlands." There was no judgement in those answers, they were just simply answers to the question he asked.

He has decided he wants to wear a kilt anyway. Good for you, Ken!