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    Is it just me or does this outfit look long and thin? Maybe they have put the kilt a little low on the mannequin?

    Web sources for the Duke's height vary, between 5'5" and 5'7". I don't think he was ever very big around, but this kilt gives the impression of being about twice as long as it is wide at the waist.

    Come to think of it, they seem to have his plaid on sideways, too.


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    Quote Originally Posted by MacLowlife View Post
    Is it just me or does this outfit look long and thin? Maybe they have put the kilt a little low on the mannequin?

    Web sources for the Duke's height vary, between 5'5" and 5'7". I don't think he was ever very big around, but this kilt gives the impression of being about twice as long as it is wide at the waist.

    Come to think of it, they seem to have his plaid on sideways, too.
    I think you're right. My guess is that they did not overlap the doublet over the top of the kilt. I suspect that they have as much confusion about "kilt waist/true waist vs. 'modern' waist" as most Highland Games attendees...

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