I've leaned more toward comfort than tradition lately. In the beginning I would wear a Jacobite shirt, hose, brogues, etc. I wanted to be as accurate as possible. After taking the job as clan convener however, highland games became a lot of work. The shirt was hot, the shoes were uncomfortable, especially after a day of standing up and putting up and dismantling the clan tent. I got a pair of boots to be a little more comfortable at the games and I don't have to constantly retie the laces. If it's a 2 day (or 3 day at Grandfather Mt.) game then I tend to dress more casually the first day (Utilikilt, t-shirt, boots and rolled down socks). It's the "work" outfit I wear while setting everything up. Then I try to "show the colors" a little more on the second or third day. Most of our NC games can be very warm. I've never been so hot as I was at Flora MacDonald about 3 years ago. Anytime I'm at some formal or semi-formal occasion I break out the whole deal of course.