The Ghillie Shirt

[CollinMacD]

Patrick,

Post is getting to be more and more like the discussion we enjoyed about when to wear the dirk....

If you are happy with you look, then be happy with your look. You made your choice, and obviously you have the confidence of wearing what you feel is your fashion and are enjoying it. However, you opened up a discussion, on a site that has some of the best advice you can get, if you ask and accept it. Not all people consider certain items being sold as Scottish attire, but more of a Renaissance Festival interpretation of Scotland. It's very hard to convince others if what you like is not fully accepted, that it should be. Again, not saying what you like is wrong, as there is no work, but you post and wanted to know why.

I too have learned from many, Jock especially I consider a mentor, among many others and I know, regardless of what I say, Jock will provide me a straight and honest reply. I might not agree, but he is entitled to his own view, and I take every bit of what he states into my thought process. Because of his and others inputs what I thought was Scottish, was more of my own desire to be "authentic" or trying to be much more of what it actually is. My Grandfather came from Antigonish, Nova Scotia, and was as Scottish as one could get coming from his home. I remember him wearing certain items, and everything I can remember, was very conservative, and not flashing, but considered his dress. Jock has brought me back to this, and I appreciate it.

Sure, I have the same shirt, never wore it, tried it on, very comfortable, but that lacing on the neck I did not like, as previous stated it was too close to the Ponderosa Shirt of the 60's, now often referred to as the hippie shirt. Sits in my closet, size Large, if you need another one, never work sell it to you for half price, let me know, its white or cream. Just will never wear it. If you wish to see other shirts that I know you will like, send me email and I will like you up with a place that has a large variety of shirts, seriously, I know you will like, these are alternatives to the Ghillie Shirt.

If you don't like ties why not look at band collar shirts, or as Kilts USA suggested the Irish Grandfather Shirts, these are very nice. Nobody here that I know of on this site wants to embarrass or insult you at all, but when you opened the box, you really got to understand you will get a lot of different view, some more passionate than others, some more comical, and some will agree. Its a mix bag, go with the flow, wear what you wish and enjoy those moments when you can wear your kilt and attire, in other words HAVE FUN.