The "Long" Plaid, one more time

**Buckskin** · 15th February 09, 06:58 PM

There has been a lot posted recently about the "Long" (Laird, Piper, Belted, etc.) Plaid. I have read with great interest all said, and went on to read Matt's blog on the subject. I like wearing a "long" plaid, to me it finishes the look.
So, I decided to try the style that Matt had described with illustrations. First off, the only plaids I have are "Piper" plaids purchased from SWK in the same tatan when I bought a kilt from them. These are 4' x 8', but, that's two foot longer than what Matt was outlining! Second, I'm not handy enough with needle and thread to attach loops or a belt pocket, as someone else did. Finally, I don't wear a jacket when out and about during the day.

So here are my amendments to fit my own situation. I tucked the plaid under the belt. Admittedly, this took the help of my wife to get it right. I pulled it up over my left shoulder, as Matt illustrated. But since there was no epuletee to park it under, I just kept going! Over the shoulder and down the front and under the belt. This takes care of the extra two feet. Personally I think this will look better with just the 1" fringe that Matt suggested rather than the 4" pearled fringe that the commercial plaid has.

I like the look and feel of it, less bulk than wraping it around. My wife, however dosen't. She says it hides the back of the kilt.

Look and decide for yourself.

**Big Mikey** · 15th February 09, 07:10 PM

Looks good to me and nice hose tops!

**GMan** · 15th February 09, 07:11 PM

Not being one to wear one, I must admit I may need to reconsider.

**Standard** · 15th February 09, 07:16 PM

I don't know when I'd wear it for sure, however it does look nice I think. I can see how your wife is concerned about covering your pleats, but the plaid looks fine IMHO.

**English Bloke** · 15th February 09, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by Buckskin

... My wife, however doesn't. She says it hides the back of the kilt...

I have to agree with your wife! All the femine influence I get in my kilting experiences says it's the pleats and the swish that does it for them. Without that you might as well be wearing trousers... apparently.

Not into plaids meeself. No disrespect to those that do like them mind!

**Spc. Scott** · 15th February 09, 07:25 PM

I think that looks really good Buckskin.

**puffer** · 15th February 09, 07:31 PM

IMHO ( & BIASED opinion) WAY TO GO. YOU LOOK SPLENDID!!!

As to those "HOSE TOPS" ??? I LOVE THEM ( again biased, as I have 4 sets from "the same source

)

As to the "WIFE" I will bow out on that

Puffer

**Buckskin** · 15th February 09, 07:39 PM

Actually, I made the hose tops myself, but with lots of instuctions from Big Mickey!

For those who are interested, the tartan is USMC Leatherneck from SWK.

**English Bloke** · 15th February 09, 08:12 PM

Your original unedited post with the bigger pictures was better. Gives greater detail

**BroosterB1** · 15th February 09, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by Buckskin

There has been a lot posted recently about the "Long" (Laird, Piper, Belted, etc.) Plaid. I have read with great interest all said, and went on to read Matt's blog on the subject. I like wearing a "long" plaid, to me it finishes the look.
So, I decided to try the style that Matt had described with illustrations. First off, the only plaids I have are "Piper" plaids purchased from SWK in the same tatan when I bought a kilt from them. These are 4' x 8', but, that's two foot longer than what Matt was outlining! Second, I'm not handy enough with needle and thread to attach loops or a belt pocket, as someone else did. Finally, I don't wear a jacket when out and about during the day.

So here are my amendments to fit my own situation. I tucked the plaid under the belt. Admittedly, this took the help of my wife to get it right. I pulled it up over my left shoulder, as Matt illustrated. But since there was no epuletee to park it under, I just kept going! Over the shoulder and down the front and under the belt. This takes care of the extra two feet. Personally I think this will look better with just the 1" fringe that Matt suggested rather than the 4" pearled fringe that the commercial plaid has.

I like the look and feel of it, less bulk than wraping it around. My wife, however dosen't. She says it hides the back of the kilt.

Look and decide for yourself.

"At the country Estate, laird Buckskin shows a posh but casual attire, giving new meaning to a comfortable but stately look" Highland Attire Estate Times 2/2009