Why you don't see Scots wearing their kilts often

[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!