Archive for January, 2012
Doublets worn in the highlands of Scotland are a bit different from the doublets that were traditionally worn in the rest of the UK. The highland doublet is similar to a mess jacket and may be adorned with buttons, a jabot and cuff set, and a high-buttoned waistcoat. There are four distinct types of highland doublets: the regulation kilt doublet, the Balmoral kilt doublet, the Kenmore kilt doublet, and the Sheriffmuir kilt doublet.
The Balmoral kilt doublet is to be worn for formal affairs. Usually it features a velvet double-breasted jacket and in the modern era is worn with a belt and black bow tie. The Kenmore kilt doublet is named after the town, just east of Loch Tay. It too is made from velvet, but is always worn with a belt, lace jabot, and cuffs. It is appropriate for all formal occasions.