Thank you for the information & wonderful picture!

I gather, then, that the plaid is mostly kept in place by the tension created by being pulled thru the shoulder strap/eppellette [sp?] & the weight of the broach, which just gathers the material together rather than pinning it to the jacket.

It's more simple than I thought.

I take it, though, that a fly plaid is more of a formal/evening wear item, not really appropriate for day wear.

By the way, what tartan are you wearing in the picture?

You make a fine looking couple!

Thank you again.

gl