Could a kilt be worn with a Nehru jacket?

**CMcG** · 12th August 12, 05:10 PM

As has already been mentioned, some of the traditional doublets have standup/mandarin/Nehru collars, so I don't think it would be much of a stretch to use that style for a contemporary kilt jacket.

I've been thinking about this one that I found on eBay, which is shown with pants but is short enough to be worn with a kilt:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/370599705152?...84.m1423.l2649

**Bluescelt** · 13th August 12, 03:06 AM

I bought 2 off ebay. I'm using one for material to do the cuffs and possibly redo on the pocket flaps. I,ll probably add a few more buttons on the front also. These were ex-tuxedo hire jackets and were 18 pounds each. Very reasonable and in good condition.

By the way, the coats were made by Magee.

**Alan H** · 21st August 12, 11:08 AM

When you're done, I sure hope you'll post some pictures...

**opositive** · 27th November 12, 01:18 PM

i hope nobody minds reviving a thread, but...

how about one of these union civil war repro officer shell jackets:

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the single breasted jacket looks a lot like the pics tobus posted, and on ebay can be had for about $58.

**CMcG** · 27th November 12, 01:49 PM

I think it could work, but one would have to be careful to avoid a mashing of styles such that it looks like a historical anachronism or a costume... unless that is the desired look

Perhaps take a Confederate shell jacket, slap some Celtic buttons on it, and wear it with otherwise traditional kilt attire?

See another thread (with pics) here:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...m-kilts-63844/

Originally Posted by opositive

i hope nobody minds reviving a thread, but...

how about one of these union civil war repro officer shell jackets:

the single breasted jacket looks a lot like the pics tobus posted, and on ebay can be had for about $58.

**opositive** · 27th November 12, 02:13 PM

"mashing of styles" and costuming are my main concerns. i saw that other thread before, also. i think the single breasted has a better shot with different buttons.

**piperdbh** · 27th November 12, 03:07 PM

If the jacket in question were black, and had some tashes around the tail of it, and a whole raft of buttons sewn on the front, it could qualify as a Sheriffmuir doublet.
Here's Kinloch-Anderson's picture of one, shown in purple.

**opositive** · 27th November 12, 08:21 PM

the same observation/criticism would apply to any nehru type jacket in this thread. i am not pretending either is a doublet or highland traditional wear. i am debating whether it would be ok for contemporary wear, in the "new traditionalist" spirit.

**CMcG** · 27th November 12, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by opositive

... i am debating whether it would be ok for contemporary wear, in the "new traditionalist" spirit.

I think so. A re-purposed Confederate shell jacket would look a lot like an 'Iona' or 'Ben Dubh' jacket, which definitely fits the new traditionalist spirit:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-jacket-57561/

**opositive** · 27th November 12, 10:43 PM

post 21 by oddern of his friend in the dunad jacket got me thinking along this line. http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...61/index3.html

also a member made an xkilt and double breasted waistcoat that got me thinking that the look reminded me of firefly: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...nk-ball-76026/

yes, i have a charcoal tweed argyle and waistcoat for highland traditional. but most of the time, i am kilted casual. this evening i wore a stillwater black leather kilt jacket for a get together. i am just considering another outfit option.

oops-i forgot to mention that rondo's jacket came out well. i followed that thread, also