How to Wear an OUTLANDER Arisaid (with Kristen Jones)

In this tutorial, Costumer, Leather Crafter and Arisaid draper extraordinaire, Kristen Jones shows you a quick and easy way to wear an Arisaid and look like an 18th Century Highland Lassie.
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[@memcgohan6801]

I swear this is the only video on the Internet about how to wrap an Arisaid! Thanks!

[@Costume_CO]

Thanks Me!

[@Crouteceleste]

I had taken the habit of wearing my long wool scarf on both sides of my body with a belt, but then it was not that much secured. I tried this method and wow it's so practical and warm, my arms are free to move around and my body does not overheat. Thanks for demonstrating this !

[@Costume_CO]

Thank you so much for commenting. I know that Kristen will appreciate it.

[@cindyc3183]

Oh my goodness! You ladies would laugh your head off watching me try to do this! After a half hour, and still not getting it, my arms are tired, my back hurts and I need a nap! I will practice again tomorrow. Good nite from Cindy!

[@Costume_CO]

Cindy, you are a riot. I'll admit, I just flung my new plaid over my shoulders and was done with it!

[@lynnodonnell4764]

So nice to wear! For SCA events I dress as a Celtic Shepardess. The part that hangs in the front to my knees I pleat to control volume. There are many ways to wear it. Depends on the temps and the wind. Definately toasty ! I loved your video 😊

[@malenasander7906]

Outlander + this channel = perfection❤️

[@Costume_CO]

Aaah, thanks Malena!

[@Astavy08]

could you do a video that shows the whole traditional Scottish womens outfit being put out from start to finish? there's a ton of traditional mens but no womens.

[@Costume_CO]

Hi Astavy! I'll see what I can do!

[@kristenjones3431]

I did do a FB livestream where I fully suited up. Not sure if I can share that here, but perhaps I could make another with CostumeCo

[@Costume_CO]

@@kristenjones3431 Lets do it!

[@kristenjones3431]

Here's a link to the Facebook Livestream I did a while back showing the full dress regimen. Let me know if you can't view it: facebook.com/kristen.jones620/videos/vb.1123005710/10216675298411198/?type=2&video_source=user_video_tab

[@ah5721]

I would love to see this too !

[@athollmoray]

Looks very nice indeed!

[@mrsdragonite]

I come to this video time and time again because I love the simplicity. Looking at the comments however, I find it fascinating the amount of uncivil and snotty comments coming from people who obviously went out of their way to be miserable with their opinions. It's a fun 3 minute video, it's impossible to provide detail about the different ways an arisaid can be worn (or pronounced or given history about). Kristen I think you're awesome and thank you for the info!!

[@hana_skywalker]

It looks wonderful on you :) Thanks for the tutorial! I hope I'll have one some day.

[@Antilleotheclown]

It looks fantastic.

[@kristenjones3431]

I shouldn't *think* I would need to say the following, but here goes: 1. I am not claiming that this is either the "traditional way" or the "only way" to wear an arisaid. Im also not claiming that i spelled it correctly, or that I'm Scottish, or that I'm an historian, or any other such thing that some of the denizens of the internet might fling at me in hopes of discrediting me. This is how it was draped on Claire Fraser in the first season of Outlander in a couple of episodes, and I loved it.. so I recreated it, and I had many people asking me to show how I did it. THAT is the objective of this video: to impart instruction on this specific technique. 2. I'm well aware that there are other ways to wear it, and you're absolutely free to make your own video demonstrating those techniques for the edification of all. In fact, i would encourage you do so. It would be far more beneficial than simply poking holes in what i tried to do for CostumeCo. peace.

[@TheAllyIs]

Thank you for the video. I was wondering how I could incorporate my family tartan into my Ren Fest costume.

[@Costume_CO]

That's so awesome Ally! Also, Kristen will be on my next livestream talking about cosplay and Outlander and lots of other fun stuff! It's either Thursday or Saturday, just waiting to confirm.

[@sallyplus4]

Look forward to more like this.

[@Costume_CO]

Hi sallyplus4! Did you want to see more tutorials or just more Outlander content?

[@sallyplus4]

Costume CO I am an Outlander fan. More the books than the STARZ. I stumbled across your KZbin channel and watch the costume videos for outlander. I love the clothing accessories. So, both. I subscribed to your channel to keep up.

[@Costume_CO]

That's great! I'm doing the 40s costumes now. 😊

[@lassy7360]

That is so beautiful thank you.

[@saltlifegull4091]

Great video, Kristen! Just what I needed to know. You're a good teacher:)

[@guizmovasquez9724]

Buenísimo

[@WillVafuth]

that's no the only way. It can also be worn like a mans great kilt. pleat in back, opening in front. brought over one or both shoulders from the back and pin with brooch... over both shoulders allows use as a hood to keep the rain off yer head.

[@Costume_CO]

Hi Will, I don't think that's what Kristen was saying at all. This is just one way.

[@kristenjones3431]

I definitely wasn't saying it's the "only" way. And I expect anybody who knows what an arisaid is knows that it can be worn multiple ways. [thumbsup]

[@FairladyZ2005]

Very helpful. Thanks.

[@Costume_CO]

Great! I'm glad it was helpful.

[@Costume_CO]

Check out my other Outlander videos: Outlander Costumes Part I - A: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5uvgZVonpiUhas Outlander Costumes Part I - B (The Lads): kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnm9dIKGnaaLopo Outlander Costumes Part II (The Lassies): kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXTEc5aMq613h7s Outlander Costumes - Part III - A (Claire Fraser): kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZzQlHSOgs59oqc Outlander Costumes Part III - B (Claire Randall Fraser): kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqKwmWlmaLBgZ8k

[@shannitagarcia9062]

Thanks!

[@ShadeoftheEvening]

Been meaning to check your channel sooner. Bought Season1 of OUTLANDER very recently. Also reading book. Wanted to learn a little before I dove into your vids. Really enjoying it!! Be back soon!! Loving this video!!!! ❤😄

[@Costume_CO]

Thanks so much Kerri! I have one more season 1 video to do yet. Hope you are enjoying the Outlander series and the books. :)

[@ShadeoftheEvening]

Costume CO Thanks sweetie. I REALLY AM!! LOVE old Gaelic,Celtic,Norse,Scottish, Irish, and...oh WALES fascinates me. IWAN RHEON doing an interview in Welch!! YUM!!!!🙏

[@lynnmariesawicke4828]

LOVE IT.... Beautiful

[@Costume_CO]

Thank you! I'll pass that on to Kristen.

[@KayHarpaGone]

Magnifique !

[@Costume_CO]

Thanks Kay!

[@MyLunaRose]

Thank you for your extra video it was really interesting to watch and I hope to see more of your videos of season 2 if possible next time please 🤓📚🖥🦄🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎉😍😘

[@Costume_CO]

Yeah, I just love this. I think I will ask Kristen to do some more tutorials. :)

[@MyLunaRose]

Costume CO Yes please 😍🦄🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😇

[@gailfranklandstopher8689]

I have my Granny's 4 yard woolen wrap. The family story says that while she did laundry for other ladies, she wore it with her baby tucked inside. I would love to know how she wore this to give her the freedom to do her work and yet hold her baby securely. Or is this just a family pipe dream?

[@Marie-jx7pg]

That looks so cozy! Do you sometimes wear one casually? It seems pretty timeless to me!

[@Costume_CO]

Maria, Kristen wears hers all of the time. You can use a shawl or even a scarf she says. That way it will look less costumey!

[@kristenjones3431]

I totally wear this casually. In fact the outfit I wore in this video was what I was wearing to work that day. I just shot a quick video of me doing it before I headed out the door

[@cuddlefishtreasures338]

You're amazing

[@patriciaoneill5758]

I could have done with this info when the Beast from the East was in force (a snow storm hit the UK and a lot of Europe - the Colosseum was covered in snow - a few weeks ago). My fault, (about not knowing about the video) I think the video was already up, just I hadn't come across it. Not sure I have a piece of material long enough or warm enough though. I do like wraps and shawls (I lost two when I had my right [dominant] arm in a sling between part way through December to nearly the end of January after a breakage). If I buy fabric I usually either go for plain or small patterns as I'm not all that brilliant at pattern matching so have avoided tartan but this wrap around style might work (and keep me warm when I type; my computer is near a window which faces north, okay in normal weather but by gum it's nippy in cold weather. I skimmed the preamble originally and read that it would make one look like Lassie (as in the dog) for which I apologise profusely to the lady in the video.

[@Costume_CO]

I saw that the UK was hit hard by a storm. I've ordered a very lovely and warm tartan wrap from Jennifer Begley of 2 Silver Cats. I live in Canada and it's always cold here in the fall and winter. :)

[@patriciaoneill5758]

The UK's been hit by another storm today - which "sucks" to use North American slang. It's my (insert advanced age in the 60s)th birthday today - having been born on St Patrick's Day my mother gave me the Christian name I have. I was going to go out to a St Patrick's Day singalong but with the snow (as I have not long been discharged from a Fracture Clinic) I decided to cancel as I was scared of falling again. I realise that Canada has more severe winters in general than the UK (though - and you may be aware of this if you have an interest in history) some centuries ago ice fairs were held on the Thames because it had frozen over. Nothing like that has happened in my lifetime though.

[@Costume_CO]

Happy Birthday Patricia! That's so cool that you were born on St. Patrick's Day!

[@AromaticWisdomInstitute]

I love your dress that’s under the arasaid. Where can I purchase one similar?

[@Costume_CO]

Hi Liz, I believe Kristin made that. Let me ask her. ☺️

[@fireandsugar2625]

I'll need to find a bigger scarf, tried it with a normal one and it worked really well :D I just need more length :)

[@Costume_CO]

That's awesome!

[@cristianededeus9066]

Thanks for this video. Please, how big (length by width) is required for this arisaid?

[@Costume_CO]

Hi there! Just checked with Kristen. The arisaid is about 48" wide by about 3-1/2 yards long.

[@dawnmiller819]

@@Costume_CO ugh - of course it is. My loom is 45" wide. Looks like a seam will be incorporated - will also give me a chance to go a little wider if I want, I suppose.

[@kristenjones3431]

@@dawnmiller819 45" would probably work fine. this tartan fabric was originally much wider, but I slimmed it down to take out excess bulk. Additionally, the length you'll want will vary depending upon your height :)

[@vanessadesiqueira7187]

Maravilhoso!! ♡♡♡♡

[@misssiberia69]

A+

[@ninab4321]

would love to hear your thoughts on Memoirs of a geisha costumes.

[@Costume_CO]

I'll see what I can do. :)

[@giulz_dancer]

So nice! Where can I buy an arisaid?

[@RebeccaStJames-jj8qq]

does anyone know where I can find this fabric? its gorgeous!

[@Costume_CO]

Hi Rebecca, let me check.

[@kristenjones3431]

This tartan is called Weathered Black Watch. It's very easy to find, as Black Watch is probably the second most woven tartan in existence, after Royal Stuart.

[@TheBookshelfBakery]

This is indeed what was worn in outlander, a fictional story that makes up historical land marks and GREATLY embellished history itself… The way you’ve wrapped this tartan looks VERY nice (I’m certainly going to copy this for some other renfaire dresses), but you are not demonstrating an Arisaid, just a very long shawl. Though Clair is seen wearing a large wrap of tartan during a good portion of the first and second seasons, the Arisaid is not featured whatsoever in the the outlander series. The Arisaid was the female version of the great kilt (and like the great kilt), it has very specific measurements and was worn pleated and belted. This garment acted as a hood/cape/over skirt and it was typically made from a solid or striped wool. For a woman, tartan or plaid was and is reserved for very formal occasions… Though there are exceptions. I’m sure women were just as proud to wear their clan colors, but the plaid/tartan Arisaid would have been worn by nobility or the wealthy. Once the garment was pleated and belted, THEN you were able to wear the top of it in multiple ways, just like the great kilt allowed. It would have been somewhat inappropriate or disrespectful to wear an Arisaid un-pleated, kind of like going to a 5 star restaurant in your pajamas. After kilts, Gaelic, and basically the entire Scottish culture was banned and outlawed by the British, the tradition of wearing the Arisaid was practicality dead even though the kilt survived.

[@Costume_CO]

Gillian, this is a fun little video, not a dissertation about arisaids.

[@kristenjones3431]

Thanks. I reckon I should have included the phrase "I'm going to show you how to wear an arisaid OUTLANDER style"...but as i was quickly shooting this before heading off to work, i'd had neither the time nor the forethought to add legal disclaimers about the historical accuracy of my content before uploading because my objective was to share something that many people had asked me about. But thank you for your very fine recitation of the historical definition of it. [thumbsup]

[@blackthornwhitethorn6679]

It seems like you completely glossed over the fact that she disclaimed this being from Outlander, to give some kind of pretentious history lesson like she was trying to pass off something from outlander as being any kind of historically accurate garment. The video is literally titled “wear an Outlander arisaid”. It’s cool to share knowledge but it’s really easy to come across as pretentious really quickly when the history lesson was uncalled for and completely out of place. This is not a historical video. This is a costuming video. About a tv show.

[@synndreyll6304]

Can Kristen show us how to fold and wear an arisaid with hood please? Im looking for it but can't find anywhere :(

[@Costume_CO]

I will ask her!

[@kristenjones3431]

Hmmm.. Do you mean forming a hood with the arisaid itself?

[@789animegirl]

@@kristenjones3431, Love your video. Thank you for your easy to follow instructions. I was wondering how someone would fold the arisaid to form a hood?

[@Costume_CO]

I will let Kristen know that you have a question for her.

[@789animegirl]

@@Costume_CO Thank you

[@rlshieldsok]

Do you still make the bags and belts? I was having trouble finding it.

[@Costume_CO]

Hello, yes, you can reach her on FB. I think I put a link in the description.

[@fragranceofsound]

what is the name of the garnet (s) that you start out wearing before the Plaid

[@Costume_CO]

Let me check. 😊

[@kristenjones3431]

the coat? it's something that i created myself, but it's nearest historical analogue would be a Regency era Pelize...which is a sort of walking gown--used when walking out of doors to cover one's day dress and shield it from becoming soiled :)

[@MrArray1967]

I wish I had the "courage" to wear a Scottish long kilt 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 In stead I wear clothes like "every one else" produced mainly in the East 🇩🇰

[@sarahhardy8649]

Looks to me like it was made out of the same size of material as a great kilt or am I imagining it?

[@Costume_CO]

Yes, I think it is. Let me confirm. 😁

[@kristenjones3431]

this particular piece that I used was much narrower and not quite as long.

[@SuperJhon360]

Is it the same as a great kilt plaid or is it longer or wider.

[@Costume_CO]

Hi Josh, I will have to check on this for you. 😁

[@Costume_CO]

Hi Josh, the great kilt (used in Outlander) are 6 feet long double width fabric (according to Gordon Kirkbright) maker of the kilt.

[@SuperJhon360]

@@Costume_CO thank you

[@kendalbrenneman]

Where could I find the right kind of fabric to make this? The wools I have are sort of thick and stiff. lol

[@Costume_CO]

Hi kendallismyname, try this group: facebook.com/groups/1774745995875365 Kristen is in that group and she might be able to help you with your question. Cheers, Heidi.

[@kendalbrenneman]

@@Costume_CO I will ask there! I'm already a member and they've been very helpful with some other things (like pleating my dress, I've never worked with so much fabric! lol)

[@werewolf74]

can a man wear it this way? very cool.

[@Costume_CO]

Of course!!

[@charitypickup6533]

I believe the Gaelic spelling is arisaidh

[@Costume_CO]

Hi there, thanks for commenting. There are many variations on the spelling, I am going with the one provided by cultural historian Brenna Barks.

[@liankooiman9020]

This doesn't look like pictures women wearing the arisaid... It's more like putting the cloth on your back, put a belt around your waist. Then pick up two ends en bind them together on one shoulder.

[@kristenjones3431]

what this looks like is how it was draped on Claire Fraser on Outlander... which was my objective. You are free to wear it--or not--any way that pleases you :)

[@alphie333]

Wait...are you the Rey I buy leather goods from? 😳

[@Costume_CO]

She is!!

[@kristenjones3431]

Yep!! You're my Rey sister ❤❤

[@jennhonor7648]

Nicely done, but not worn as a traditional arisaid (pronounced “arasich”)

[@kristenjones3431]

yes, thank you. My objective was to mimic the way in which Claire Fraser wore in on Outlander.

[@alisonjack1884]

This is not the traditional way.

[@Costume_CO]

Hi Alison, this is the way that Kristen does it based upon Outlander.

[@kristenjones3431]

there are lots of ways to drape one's plaid. this is but one of them, and one that is easy to incorporate into your everyday attire :)

[@ah5721]

are you a fashion historian and can you provide evidence ? are you Scottish ?

[@kristenjones3431]

@@ah5721 No, and No... and I never claimed to be. Additionally, I don't need to be either Scottish nor an historian in order to drape some plaid about me and keep myself warm. Have a good one. [thumbsup]