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    Quote Originally Posted by freddie View Post
    Yes that's the really old fashioned look.The idea I had in mind was this:

    I like it

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    I can definitely see the plaid's usefullness in an outdoor venue, for instance spending the day at a rainy Highland Games or Celtic Fest event, or even an outdoor concert. It'd look better than some tacky rain jacket, and work better, too!

    What dimensions are we talking about? I'm guessing around 5'x5'...?
    Brian

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    Quote Originally Posted by Woodsheal View Post
    I can definitely see the plaid's usefullness in an outdoor venue, for instance spending the day at a rainy Highland Games or Celtic Fest event, or even an outdoor concert. It'd look better than some tacky rain jacket, and work better, too!

    What dimensions are we talking about? I'm guessing around 5'x5'...?
    J Charles Thompson describes it as being 'a piece of double width tartan (52 to 56 inches) and three and a half yards long, fringed at both ends' and describes how to fold it in his book 'So you're going to wear the kilt'
    The Kilt is my delight !

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    Quote Originally Posted by freddie View Post
    J Charles Thompson describes it as being 'a piece of double width tartan (52 to 56 inches) and three and a half yards long, fringed at both ends' and describes how to fold it in his book 'So you're going to wear the kilt'
    Oh! Well, that's big enough to belt on and wear! Private soldiers' issued plaids ("great kilts") in the early highland regiments were only 3 yards long.

    I do like the look....
    Brian

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