Proper shirt for wear with a Sheriffmuir

[Tobus]

You can wear a sheriffmuir as formally or casually as you like. Casually open with an open-neck even a Jacobean-type shirt or formally but if closed at the neck then best to wear a collarless shirt and jabot. If worn open then any shirt really with a bow tie or regular tie. So you have loads of choices and it’s up to you to decide on the look you want.

I will admit right off the bat that the formal end of Highland attire is not my bailiwick, but why would the sheriffmuir lend itself to being worn casually? It seems to be built with components that are typical of more formal jackets (tashes, square metal buttons, etc.). If I saw someone wearing one with a Jacobite shirt, I must admit I would think it looks very strange. Is this something you typically see in your area of Scotland?

[Allan Thomson]

I will admit right off the bat that the formal end of Highland attire is not my bailiwick, but why would the sheriffmuir lend itself to being worn casually? It seems to be built with components that are typical of more formal jackets (tashes, square metal buttons, etc.). If I saw someone wearing one with a Jacobite shirt, I must admit I would think it looks very strange. Is this something you typically see in your area of Scotland?

To be fair much as I don't agree with some of the more ridiculous ideas that have grown up around the jacobite shirt I would say that worn with a Scarf worn cravatte fashion over the top with the collar turned up a Jacobite shirt can look just as formal - I dare say you could also wear the shirt open with the collar turned down with the cravatte on the inside at the neck, but then over the top of the lacing.

[McMurdo]

I just saw this photo from Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers & thought I'd add it to the thread.




Here is the caption

We were delighted to help Scott Ainslie to accessorise his kilt for the Premier of Local Hero The Musical at the Lyceum Theatre, and alongside Mark Knopfler who wrote the score.The show has been a great success,
based on the highly acclaimed 1983 film directed by Bill Forsyth.
It runs until 4th May

[MacCathmhaoil]

I just saw this photo from Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers & thought I'd add it to the thread.




Here is the caption

We were delighted to help Scott Ainslie to accessorise his kilt for the Premier of Local Hero The Musical at the Lyceum Theatre, and alongside Mark Knopfler who wrote the score.The show has been a great success,
based on the highly acclaimed 1983 film directed by Bill Forsyth.
It runs until 4th May

Rather than comment on this outfit I think I’ll pour myself a scotch and sit to wait in a comfortable chair, Jock should be along shortly.......

[Jock Scot]

Rather than comment on this outfit I think I’ll pour myself a scotch and sit to wait in a comfortable chair, Jock should be along shortly.......

Sorry to keep you waiting!

Great story, great music, lovely film and by all accounts, a great show, but as an example of traditional kilt attire in that picture, it is not in the least bit great. It’s a shame that the kilt is not even being worn properly, even though the actor is using artistic licence with his attire.

[McMurdo]

I am not sure that Scott Ainslie would be a paragon of traditional kilt wearing, especially as Gordon Nicolson kiltmakers seem to have chosen his attire. It does show, however, that wearing a jacobite shirt with a Sheriffmuir doublet is not quite as unheard of as has been opined here previously. Whether or not this outfit accords with everyone’s individual taste is beside the point, however, the fact that it is an acceptable choice for Scott Ainslie simply reflects his own particular choice, something he is perfectly entitled to.

That was exactly the reason I posted the photo, it is the first time I can recall seeing something like this in the wild so to speak. While it may not be my preferred style I cannot deny that some do find this appropriate.

[Dollander]

I am not sure that Scott Ainslie would be a paragon of traditional kilt wearing, especially as Gordon Nicolson kiltmakers seem to have chosen his attire. It does show, however, that wearing a jacobite shirt with a Sheriffmuir doublet is not quite as unheard of as has been opined here previously. Whether or not this outfit accords with everyone’s individual taste is beside the point, however, the fact that it is an acceptable choice for Scott Ainslie simply reflects his own particular choice, something he is perfectly entitled to.

That doesn't quite look like a Sheriffmuir doublet, though, more like someone just added sleeves to a chieftain's vest. So I suppose that makes the Jacobite shirt rather appropriate, since I honestly can't imagine a chieftain's vest with anything but a Jacobite shirt. The only thing I can see lamenting is the mistaken belief that such garments are traditional, as opposed to a romanticized homage to historical styles. But if someone who's aware of this wears them anyway because they like the look, then I agree, more power to 'em.

I suppose it's worth mentioning that I saw a video today from some random YouTuber on how to put on a kilt outfit, and he paired a Jacobite shirt with a Prince Charlie jacket and waistcoat. Yes, that made me cringe just a teensy bit...

[Taskr]

It really does come down to your preference along with what level of dress you are wanting to emulate. I've worn mine with formal wing tip - with bow or stock tie - and plain turn down collar- with bow or plain tie.

[Tomo]

On the way back from the Ocean Terminal earlier today I decided to pop in Kinloch Anderson for a mooch - they had a Sheriffmuir on display in an Estate Tweed. I guess having been in the business for over 150 years they know a thing or two about it...

[Tomo]

certainly not a formal jacket in an Estate Tweed.

My thoughts exactly - not my thing but beautifully done, as you would expect from KA.