Too Traditional?

[Zardoz]

My intent, when dressing that morning to go to the Highland Games, was to be very traditional and yes, even push the envelope. Knowing that virtually no one here dresses that traditionally, I knew it would stand out, and I wanted to gauge reactions. Had it not been so blazing hot, I would have worn the matching jacket, which I think gives it a better overall look

I think the "blazing hot" part is why basically no one around here dresses that traditionally! What sort of reactions did you get? Not sure which games that was, but looking at the other folks in your pic from the event it seems sunny and hot, so personally I would not have gone for the shirt and tie-waistcoat thing.

[creagdhubh]

I think the "blazing hot" part is why basically no one around here dresses that traditionally! What sort of reactions did you get? Not sure which games that was, but looking at the other folks in your pic from the event it seems sunny and hot, so personally I would not have gone for the shirt and tie-waistcoat thing.

If it is really, really hot, then I opt to wear a long sleeved, collared shirt with the shirtsleeves rolled up a couple of times, kilt, sporran, hose, and maybe a Balmoral. I do not wear t-shirts (undershirts) alone with the kilt, or even a polo-shirt - always a collared, button down shirt - even if I am wearing a jumper.

Me in Pitlochry, 2009 - it got pretty warm that day!


Kentucky Scottish Weekend, 2011.


Cheers,

[Panache]

This has certainly been a very enjoyable thread to read and participate in. What I have taken away from it is that there is no absolute simple black/white, right/wrong, yes/no to traditional highland dress. There are guidelines, there are precedents, but not necessarily hard and fast rules. The basic guidelines are sensible.

Less is more,
Function over form,
Don't overdress,
Don't underdress,
This is clothing not costume,
The individual's own style is part of highland style

And of course one definite fact has come of this thread

Traditional Highland Dress is alive and well!

Thanks Colin and to all that shared their experiences, Wisdom and wonderful photos!

I doff my plumed hat to all of you





Cheers

Jamie