Ready to pull the trigger on a D. C. Dalgliesh 8yd Traditional

[anguilla1980]

I want something very special, something authentic as possible, something that will become like a family heirloom....and that has brought me to D. C. Dalgliesh as they are their own mill and luxury kilt maker. What sold me was their 15oz "Graham of Menteith (Ancient Colours) Tartan, Heavy weight". When I saw it I had this rush of Deja Vu as if I was meant to order this kilt. I had been agonizing over getting my clan tartan in modern or ancient, D. C. Dalgliesh's heavy weight version of the ancient was absolutely everything I have been looking for and I feel as if I'm not having to compromise even the slightest going modern or ancient, it's just perfection to me.

So, now that I have found what I've always dreamed of and I've convinced myself to spend that much, only 1 question remains.......

Pleat to the sett or the stripe?!

I'm really leaning towards to the stripe. It's so hard to know 100% without seeing an example in the exact tartan in 8yd 15oz with my own eyes. Being that I want something top notch and traditional, that even more reason to go to the stripe.

My question, is there anyone here with a Graham of Menteith that is pleated to the stripe? Also anyone with one pleated to the sett? I would like to see pictures! I know it might be a long shot to find good pictures of that tartan pleated to stripe but I wanted to post this on the off chance I may luck out!

Thank you ladies and gents!

Alexander

[ShaunMaxwell]

If you're wanting to go the more traditional route, then pleated to the sett is probably the way to go...

[anguilla1980]

If you're wanting to go the more traditional route, then pleated to the sett is probably the way to go...

Huh, I did a search here and posts mention that pleating to the sett is recent to 1900, that pleating to the stripe can be traced back to the early 1700s.

Ask a dozen people, get a dozen different answers I suppose haha!

[ShaunMaxwell]

Huh, I did a search here and posts mention that pleating to the sett is recent to 1900, that pleating to the stripe can be traced back to the early 1700s.

I thought you said traditional, not historical. I'm under the impression that, in Scotland at least, it's fairly uncommon to see a kilt pleated to the stripe outside of the military or perhaps a pipe band. No doubt others who are more knowledgeable will weigh in.

That said, what looks best depends upon the tartan. Have your kiltmaker pin it up to show different pleating options and make your selection based on your preference.

Cheers,

SM

[anguilla1980]

I thought you said traditional, not historical. I'm under the impression that, in Scotland at least, it's fairly uncommon to see a kilt pleated to the stripe outside of the military or perhaps a pipe band. No doubt others who are more knowledgeable will weigh in.

That said, what looks best depends upon the tartan. Have your kiltmaker pin it up to show different pleating options and make your selection based on your preference.

Cheers,

SM

I'll message them and see if they can do that for me, thanks for the tip.

I was thinking that tradition was based on historical precedence, sorry for the confusion.

[Macman]

I would opine that pleating to the sett is more common and traditional for civilian wear, and that pleating to the stripe is more common in the military. My observation is that on XMTS more people are opting for the stripe than in the general population of civvies. I would go with what you like. Looking at your Graham of Menteith (Ancient), and without looking at actual samples of the two types of pleating, I think I'd prefer it pleated to the set. Just my two cents, though.

[anguilla1980]

I would opine that pleating to the sett is more common and traditional for civilian wear, and that pleating to the stripe is more common in the military. My observation is that on XMTS more people are opting for the stripe than in the general population of civvies. I would go with what you like. Looking at your Graham of Menteith (Ancient), and without looking at actual samples of the two types of pleating, I think I'd prefer it pleated to the set. Just my two cents, though.

Thanks, that makes sense. I also appreciate your input on which would look better with this tartan.

[MacEanruig]

I think it depends largely on preference. Since I am a veteran, I tend prefer the military pleat. Some tartans look better to me pleated to the stripe; however, others look better to the sett.

Historically, the Scottish highland regiments always had quite an influence on civilian fashion. They also kept the old clan system more or less intact since many were loyal members of the same regiment of their chief.

[freddie]

If you want to show off your clan tartan with pride then I would go with pleating to the sett.

[Calgacus]

Firstly, it's a lovely tartan indeed.

It's entirely a matter of personal preference, but historically, traditionally, and what looks best in this case, my money is on pleating to the sett.