Can any kilt fiends identify this uniform's age and origin? (Photo heavy.)

[RockyR]

It's cut as a Montrose, but it opens from the left rather than the right, as if it was made for a woman (or, I suppose, a chap who's had his left hand badly damaged).

The kilt/skirt is fringed on the right like a man's kilt, but is VERY long, even for the high rise of a military kilt. And I don't know if I've ever seen a plaid sewn into a separate waistband/belt before.

It's definitely not a military uniform, but might be either some dancer's kit or even an odd fancy-dress costume (although it looks too well made for that).

I don't think I've ever seen a woman wear a jabot, either.

I hope someone with more experience comes along, I'm fascinated to see what this truly is.

ith:

Agreed with most of what Artificer said.

The plaid is a BELTED plaid (aka a Drummers Plaid), typically used by drummers in pipe bands.

The kilt DOES seem a bit long. Also, the proportions (waist / hip ratio) seem to be pretty extreme based on the shaping of the apron, so I would guess it was made for a woman, if I had to take a guess based on the photos.