Quote Originally Posted by Alan H
...Aside from this, I have no idea what the deal is with a fly plaid. I now notice that the plaid in the picture above is not tucked into the epaulette at all. OK, so now I'm REALLY clueless. Any and all information welcome....clue me in here! Can you wear one with an Argyll-style jacket, say in charcoal?
Well, it was my understanding that the fly plaid is typically tucked under the epaulette on the left shoulder of a formal doublet, although it's being seen more and more often with the Prince Charlie as well. I wouldn't wear a fly plaid with an Argyle jacket (I don't think it's formal enough, and less so in charcoal), but that is just one man's opinion: I also won't wear the plaid on my left shoulder 'cuz I'm left handed...my choice. I've seen some plaids stitched in pleats to fit under the epaulette, some not, some big, some with perled fringe, some that matched the kilt, etc. etc.. Try it out the way you think it'll work, and see if you like it.

Bryan...I like the look of the plaid, but mostly for formalwear (obviously)...

Bryan...