I believe men would wear a brooch or clasp to secure a fly plaid, cape, or cloak. The brooch is worn because it has a function. Kilt pins have a function and tie tacs have a function. A brooch without a fly plaid is too much in my opinion. Go with a small lapel pin in your jacket if you desire a pin. Please note that I have a beautiful brooch from the Celtic Croft that I would dearly love too wear. But without the fly plaid it is far too much. Sadly I found out after joining X Marks that fly plaids are part of really uber-formal attire.
Cheers
14th May 06, 05:50 PM
mrpharr
should i get a matching one for my wedding? ancient craig form house of edgar. the wool was very expensive for this plaid. i did pick it out so i can't complain. runs about $70 a yard.
14th May 06, 08:57 PM
Tullibardine
How are you going to hold the fly on your shoulder if you don't wear a brooch? BTW a broach is a tapered cutting tool used to enlarge holes.
I would suggest spending the money and having a belted plaid made to match your kilt. Much better looking than hanging a large tartan hankie on your shoulder.
15th May 06, 07:18 AM
Panache
Quote:
Originally Posted by mrpharr
should i get a matching one for my wedding? ancient craig form house of edgar. the wool was very expensive for this plaid. i did pick it out so i can't complain. runs about $70 a yard.
mrpharr,
It is up to you. Fly plaids are often worn by the groom. In my eyes they look wonderful and dashing (plus it gives you an excuse to wear a really cool brooch). However, you will find that you will have little occasion to wear it after your wedding. The Fly plaid is traditionally for very formal occasions only.
Cheers
15th May 06, 07:27 AM
Bob C
I like my fly plaid. I wear it whenever I wear my Prince Charlie suit. I know some people say that it's too much.
Those people can bite me. :lol:
15th May 06, 08:01 AM
ByDand
I agree with Bob C. The fly plaid is a very nice addition to the kilt and I think it helps set the entire look. I know some will disagree, but that is OK.
15th May 06, 08:59 AM
GlassMan
I love the look of fly plaids and so have always purchased a matching fly plaid with every kilt I've ever had made. But if you want to wear a broach, be sure to wear a fly plaid. The broach is meant to hold something on, so if you wear a broach alone it will look like you lost your fly plaid!
15th May 06, 11:53 AM
switchblade5984
yes a matching one looks great
15th May 06, 03:36 PM
mrpharr
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tullibardine
How are you going to hold the fly on your shoulder if you don't wear a brooch? BTW a broach is a tapered cutting tool used to enlarge holes.
I would suggest spending the money and having a belted plaid made to match your kilt. Much better looking than hanging a large tartan hankie on your shoulder.
a broach is a variant on brooch but yes, brooch is the proper term.
