This allows freedom of action to use the musket, sword or dirk.
It can be folded down and gathered across the chest and tucked into the belt, or hitched over the shoulder and attached with a brooch – as Jamie wears it here. This is a large piece of material worn by men. The back of the garment (which cannot be seen) also has hand-sewn holes, and would be laced up. This brown linen waistcoat was handmade and features 11-hand-sewn long buttonholes.
Jamie wears a short woollen jacket, also known as a doublet jacket, which is shaped, fitted and has buttons running the full length and on the gauntlet-style turned up cuffs. The buckled leather belt holds his scabbards for his sword and dirk (a small knife or dagger). Jamie is wearing a linen cravat at the neck and would also have a linen shirt underneath this waistcoat.
Here we catch up with textiles expert Rachel Chisholm, curator at Highland Folk Museum in Newtonmore, to bring you this a step-by-step guide to the historic outfit worn by star Jamie Fraser, from top to toe. In fact, some fans are so obsessed with the costumes in Outlander than many source realistic replicas online, with some going to greater lengths and making the costumes by hand! The costumes featured in Outlander have been admired since the hit series was first screened in 2014, leading to a revival in tartan and 18th century style across the world. Subscribe to our magazine for more great content The secrets behind the Outlander costume of one Jamie Fraser!