Right or Wrong

[SlackerDrummer]

The historical shirt that the oft-seen "Jacobite shirt" represents is anachronistic to the modern kilt, which is a Victorian era product, and as such should only be worn with the great kilt IMHO.

[O'Callaghan]

The historical shirt that the oft-seen "Jacobite shirt" represents is anachronistic to the modern kilt, which is a Victorian era product, and as such should only be worn with the great kilt IMHO.

Initially at least the great kilt would have been worn over a leine (linen tunic), as the great kilt derives originally from the cloak (brat) worn by Irish gaels who settled in the Scottish highlands, and that's what they wore.

[SlackerDrummer]

Initially at least the great kilt would have been worn over a leine (linen tunic), as the great kilt derives originally from the cloak (brat) worn by Irish gaels who settled in the Scottish highlands, and that's what they wore.

Then we're agreed. Jacobite shirts should be avoided.

[gary meakin]

BCAC - I understand how you feel. I kind of felt that way when I first joined this group. But the more I read the more I realized that the opinions vary here as much as anywhere else.
And there was also a lot of useful information to be garnered
I got interested in all things Scottish from attending highland games here in New England.
So jacobite shirts were everywhere. As well as off-white hose.
I got all my “Scottish stuff” based on what I saw at these games.

I have 3 different color jacobite shirts. I even have a jacobite swordsman’s vest. I wear the jacobite stuff when I’m working our clan tent at the highland games. In my opinion it’s OK to look “costumy” working at the games.
I feel that attendants expect to see the paraders dressed in something different than an argyle jacket and tie, but when I’m wearing the kilt at any other time, I shy away from anything that might make it look like a costume.

I understand the aversion to off-white hose but I personally don’t see anything wrong with how they look. However, since I’ve belonged here, I can honestly say that every picture I’ve seen where color or diced hose are being worn looks better than off-white hose.

This forum is a great place for information. As long as you can distinguish the opinion from the fact you can learn a lot.
The general consensus IS that you should wear what you’re comfortable wearing. It’s only in specific discussions that the different opinions are exchanged.
I haven’t seen anyone post a picture here and be berated and chastised for what they’re wearing. If they ask for a critique, they’ll get one. And if you got a new jacobite shirt and wanted to show it off here, I’m sure no-one would belittle you for wearing it. (at least not publicly on the forum).

I for one don’t care how good someone’s outfit is if his sporran is hanging too low. It ruins the whole thing for me. But that’s me. I have my opinions just like everyone else.

These are a great bunch of people here. They’ll support you when you need it and they’ll give you thier opinion when you ask for it. And they’ll probably let you wear a jacobite shirt if you want to.

Gary

PS Also, listen to Jock Scot. He knows what he’s talking about

PSS I have 3 XL jacobite shirts I'll sell you if you're interested.
1 white, 1 black, 1 denim.