Why you don't see Scots wearing their kilts often

[artificer]

I would say this is now our US national dress for both sexes worn every day by many. (Modified from earlier western wear as noted by OC Richard.)

I'd have to agree with you Ern. I don't believe I've seen someone in a Western suit more than 5 or 6 times in my life, locally. In fact, I've seen dozens more kilts out and about (at non-Scottish functions) than I've ever seen the "Cowboy suit".

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[Jock Scot]

I'd have to agree with you Ern. I don't believe I've seen someone in a Western suit more than 5 or 6 times in my life, locally. In fact, I've seen dozens more kilts out and about (at non-Scottish functions) than I've ever seen the "Cowboy suit".

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Phewee, that's alright then, I shall sleep rather better tonight. As I have never owned or worn a pair of jeans, or ten gallon hat, or cowboy boots and being in no danger of me ever owning such, it appears that I an not going to upset the sensibilities of our American friends by wearing their national attire incorrectly!

There was a time when I could lay my hands on a Colt .44 and a Winchester lever action though. These appear to be almost essential accoutrements.

[artificer]

Phewee, that's alright then, I shall sleep rather better tonight. As I have never owned or worn a pair of jeans, or ten gallon hat, or cowboy boots it appears that I an not going to upset the sensibilities of our American friends by wearing their national attire incorrectly!

There was a time when I could lay my hands on a Colt .44 and a Winchester lever action though. These appear to be almost essential accoutrements.

I wouldn't know

My family was one of those that spoke German almost universally at home until the first world war. We have a decidedly "Eastern" bent when it comes to cowboy boots, hats and guns. I do have a rather splendid collection of my great grandfather's bow ties

Apart from denims, I think it's nearly impossible to pigeon-hole Americans into one "National Dress". As has been pointed out all of the native peoples had decidedly different styles based on available animals/materials. So you can't even go back to the indigenous Americans.

[piperdbh]

Phewee, that's alright then, I shall sleep rather better tonight. As I have never owned or worn a pair of jeans, or ten gallon hat, or cowboy boots and being in no danger of me ever owning such, it appears that I an not going to upset the sensibilities of our American friends by wearing their national attire incorrectly! :

I'd like to see that!