TWO HUNDRED REPLIES IN LESS THAN TEN DAYS. Gentlemen, I think that is a record. One thing we know- plenty of people are interested by Traditional Civilian Highland Dress and quite a few of them have shared well informed opinions on the subject. Thanks, CMcG, for starting it, and thanks, everyone for all of the great additions.

The exchange between Jock Scot and Tobus recalls Jock's earlier comment- that a photograph out of context can easily be misinterpreted. Practical explanations make sense of many things.

Tobus, you always look so severe in your pictures, it would be difficult for anyone to associate you with the overdressed grinning cartoon buffoons from the movies and music halls. I sure hope you have occasion to smile now and then, even if it doesn't show up in pictures. But I think that is a clue to some of the other pics we have seen: those candid shots of people in groups tend to show people comfortable in their own skins- and their clothes. Wearing it well has much to do with being relaxed and certain. Maybe that is why so many people choose to dress "like everybody else". Too bad we can't order a wee bag of confidence to tote in our sporrans- or rucksacks, poacher's pockets, or tucked into a sock.