Shoulder plaid(e)/ Day plaid(e)

**Panache** · 30th October 07, 07:39 AM

Originally Posted by Nick the DSM

where can we get one of these day plaids? they seem more useful than a fly plaid.

Would something like these be appropriate?

http://www.highlandwarmth.com/HW/catalog/throws.html

Cheers

Jamie

**James MacMillan** · 30th October 07, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by Panache

Would something like these be appropriate?

http://www.highlandwarmth.com/HW/catalog/throws.html

Cheers

Jamie

Hey Jaime - that looks perfect! Especially for the colder weather that is finally heading our way (I hope!)

**Nick the DSM** · 30th October 07, 10:14 AM

it could be like an extra layer in addition to one provided by the belted plaid agianst the cold weather. I think that would be great to have.

**Daaaaang** · 30th October 07, 12:17 PM

One earlier question that was never answered properly: Are day plaids supposed to not match the kilt? I'd buy one and start wearing it, but I'm worried about ending up in Pour1Malt's thread for not matching tartans.

Cheers,
Matt!

**Dutchomatic** · 30th October 07, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by Daaaaang

One earlier question that was never answered properly: Are day plaids supposed to not match the kilt? I'd buy one and start wearing it, but I'm worried about ending up in Pour1Malt's thread for not matching tartans.

Cheers,
Matt!

You know...I read that these were supposed to match the kilt. At least be the same pattern of tartan. Some of the pics going around seem to show some variance in fabric, but I believe the tartans should match. Hope that helps...

**Daaaaang** · 30th October 07, 01:18 PM

But it looks like in one of the pictures a clan chief is not matching, which leads me to believe it is okay. Are clan chiefs allowed to make mistakes in dress?

**Jock Scot** · 30th October 07, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by Daaaaang

But it looks like in one of the pictures a clan chief is not matching, which leads me to believe it is okay. Are clan chiefs allowed to make mistakes in dress?

I think that we all need to remember that whilst the clan tartan worn with the kilt and the plaid ought, to our tidy modern minds match.Dont forget that many clans have at least 3 tartans(plus the ancient,modern,weathered)tartans to choose from. For example Clan Macleod has over a dozen to choose and mix from and still be correct,if correct is what is required on a wet cold day.I dont think that all that long ago Clan Chiefs or anybody else were too worried about the finer points of keeping warm and dry.