Shoulder plaid(e)/ Day plaid(e)

[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!

[Dutchomatic]

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]

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]

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.