Other shirts besides Jacobite style.

[Woodsheal]

Unless I'm missing something, the OP was asking about 'historic' shirts 'rather than modern', to be worn in place of the incorrect 'Jacobite' shirts. In my mind, then, he was asking about 18th C. shirts...!

[BBNC]

Actually Woodsheal, since I've been exploring this kilt thing, and have been so covered up with misinformation that I didn't really know what shirt was considered proper to wear with a kilt. I think Matt put the subject in perspective, that the "correct" shirt depends on what period I find myself dressing for.

However, I wish to thank all for the names of several suppliers of period shirts, which greatly expands my horizons.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Matt, I think you have summed it up quite nicely.

I'm amazed by the amount of misinformation out there, about how a kilt should, or shouldn't be worn. Since I got onto Xmarks a short time ago, this thought keeps crossing my mind...it would appear that unless one is reenacting, the kilt is more akin to a pair of pants, which can be dressed up or down as the situation demands.

Exactly! You've got it, good sir!

[Nighthawk]

Exactly! You've got it, good sir!

Oh yeah, and Matt, thanks for the link to those shirts you like! I like them, too. I may have to get one or two.

[Elf]

As BBNC said, very nice summery Matt. I hope you don't mind if I remark on a couple points so excellently illustrated in your photos. (I in no way want to insinuate anything but praise for your sense of style.)

In the first photo, I noted how the the major colour of the shirt echoes a minor colour of the kilt. This is something generally advised in 20th century clothing guides along with varying the scale of the patterns. I have found it useful in my own mixing of tartans in street wear.

The last photo calls to mind a trend I've noticed in my folk enthusiast friends in general. (And even been found guilty of myself). That is natural fibers and earthtones give a traditional look without any overt historicist style points. The stand up collar, rather than the usual stand and fall, also lends folk connotations.

I wish to repeat, all the photos are excellent. It is hard to have a better example to follow than Matt.

[Dale Seago]

The last photo calls to mind a trend I've noticed in my folk enthusiast friends in general. (And even been found guilty of myself). That is natural fibers and earthtones give a traditional look without any overt historicist style points. The stand up collar, rather than the usual stand and fall, also lends folk connotations.

That's a particularly astute observation. Never thought of it before. . .and I totally agree!!