I have always preferred to wear historical clothing over modern any day. However there are some occasions where historical attire simply isn’t an option. I have therefore endeavored to seek an acceptable middle ground. Here is one of those attempts. In this picture I am wearing a modern shirt and tie with a box pleated philabeg. The kilt belt is a modern one as are the shoes. I have a semi-formal sporran in the works but it wasn’t ready for this picture. I am using some leather laces in place of flashes, and the waistcoat is from an 1803 American civilian portrayal I used to do before I moved to earlier reenactment periods. My first experience with kilts was with a belted plaid and I have since grown rather fond of the utilitarian aspects of it. Thus the use of a day plaid seemed like the next best thing, I have used one of my smaller belted plaids folded as a day plaid but have opted out of fringing it. I’m sure that decision will be considered improper, but I have never really cared for fringe.
So does anyone have any thoughts or opinions?