Creating a Time Traveling Outfit

You do not have to step through the stones to feel like you are time traveling. We want to help you create a time-traveling outfit perfect for hopping through history. We have taken inspiration from the popular TV series Outlander, specifically the current season. The series is based on a book series of the same name by Diana Gabaldon. We have both men’s and women’s looks inspired by various outfits from the series. Let’s start with the guys.

Outlander Men’s Clothing Inspiration

When it comes to dressing up like a man like Jamie Fraser, layers of clothing are a must. Men would wear shirts under vests and overcoats, and as such one of each of these pieces would be a great start. Cream or off-white shirts make good choices. Historically, such shirts were used to keep the outer, and often more expensive garments, away from the sweat and oils produced by the body.

When choosing your shirt, you may prefer one with a built-in cravat. Cravats and their military counterpart of “steinkirks” were popular leading up to and during the colonial era. You can see Jamie Fraser wear one repeatedly in the series. Over the top of a shirt, a buttoned vest looks appropriate with an outercoat over that. Outercoats would usually end past the hips and could be even longer.