First traditional Kilt

[figheadair]

I'm not sure of the origin of the 'fly plaid' (I'm sure OC Richard will inform us), but it is virtually unknown today -- in Scotland -- except as supplied as an add-on by wedding outfitters. An unnecessary bit of unnecessary, even in formal settings.

See OC Richard's comment (#13) in this thread.

[gsmacleod]

does the day plaid have to match the Kilt?

As was mentioned, they often do but don't have to. I happened to have a couple of lengths of Maple Leaf (bought for a kilt but ended up being put off by trying to work with asymmetric tartan) and Nova Scotia (was purchased as a table cloth long ago) that I've made into day plaids.

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Shane

[Shinenotburn]

Here is a picture of the kilt outfit worn by King Edward in the 1930s I would think.
As the display is set up it would appear to be a day plaid and brooch draped over the left shoulder.
On close inspection however I believe it is actually a belted plaid (or drummer's plaid) with the belt tucked up inside and just draped over the display.
Rather misleading if one is not aware of what they are looking at. Especially with a montrose and jabot.