Fly plaid with 4 yard box pleated kilt??

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

I'd generally suggest "no", regardless of the pleating of the kilt. But then I'd also voice a "no" to belted plaid, a piper's plaid, or a lairds plaid. In my experience plaids just get in the way at formal events whether dining or dancing and tend to look a bit O.T.T.-- the exception being the groom at a wedding.

As Rocky has pointed out, it's not the pleats that make a kilt formal, but rather the style of jacket and accessories.

[piperdbh]

It would be "okay", depending on what the wearer plans to do. If he's standing still getting married, then I (as one of few fans of the fly plaid) say, "Sure. Go ahead and wear it." If the wearer plans on dancing, or being outside in the breeze, then it's probably better to leave it at home.

[cable scot]

With or at an aceptable level of formality in the venue and accessories, I'd say it's fine. I'm also a fan of the fly plaid even if I don't get to wear them much.

[Jock Scot]

I'd generally suggest "no", regardless of the pleating of the kilt. But then I'd also voice a "no" to belted plaid, a piper's plaid, or a lairds plaid. In my experience plaids just get in the way at formal events whether dining or dancing and tend to look a bit O.T.T.-- the exception being the groom at a wedding.

As Rocky has pointed out, it's not the pleats that make a kilt formal, but rather the style of jacket and accessories.

Sage quality advice here.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

A lot of the answers posted here have been more about the individual's opinion about fly plaids in general. The question asked is whether it is appropriate, in a formal setting, to wear a fly plaid with a four yard box pleated kilt. I say yes it is.

Assuming the person wants to wear a fly plaid at all, I think we all can agree that fly plaids are more suited to formal, rather than casual, occasions.

How many yards are in the kilt, how the kilt is pleated, whether the tartan is ancient or modern colors, or the kilt has a fringe on the apron or not -- none of these accidental details has anything to do with whether or not one might wear a fly plaid.

The whole issue of anachronism is a non-starter. So what if the four yard box pleated kilt is a revival of an early nineteenth century style? I would assume that the individual in question is wearing it in the context of modern Highland attire, not as an early 1800's re-enactor. So a modern fly plaid would be just as appropriate as the modern kilt hose, modern shoes, modern sporran, modern doublet, modern shirt, and modern bow tie that he's also wearing.

In short, you can wear a four yard box pleated kilt to any occasion, and with any accessory, as you would an eight yard knife pleated kilt. The only deciding factor is personal taste and preference.

[JohntheBiker]

Have to agree with Mr. Newsome on this. I would wear my four yard box pleated kilt anywhere I would wear one of my eight yard kilts. If I were inclined, I would have no problem wearing a matching plaid.

However, the only time I have worn a plaid was at my wedding. It makes a great shawl for my wife, on occasion, and it may yet end up as a matching tartan waistcoat.

[Alan H]

I'm with Matt on this one.
........though I personally don't have a fly plaid and have no intention or reason to wear one.

[Mickey]

I wore one out to dinner and drinks with Kyle this past Saturday just because I wanted to. Had no problems at all with it, and it was pretty breezy outside too. If I was a dancing type, I could see where it could get in the way.

[TheOfficialBren]

I'm with Matt on this one.
........though I personally don't have a fly plaid and have no intention or reason to wear one.

+***. Totally with Matt and Alan on this one.

[Father Bill]

I got one to go with my 5 (?) yd box pleat, and so far, my lady love has worn it as a shawl. I've not worn it, but at least we have it. It's easier to get when you order the kilt; then you have it if you ever want to use it for yourself or for "herself."