Fly Plaid and boutonniere?

[Jock Scot]

Well alright,if you want to go down the traditional Scots Highland route, then leave the plaid and the buttonhole out. Regrettably, I have to say that these days though, anything seems to go. To my eyes I prefer the simple and traditional look and my heart always sinks when I see the groom etc. dressed up like a Christmas tree. Each to their own.

[Jack Daw]

Run away while you still have legs.

[Phil]

As Jock says, it is possible to overdo things and sometimes understated is best. I was always brought up to believe that a buttonhole was never worn with a PC or a doublet and, in fact, they never used to have a buttonhole for one.

[TheDev]

I will be wearing an Argyll, since it's before 5pm. Unfortunately, I wasn't really familiar with traditional Scottish dress when I was ordering, and just went by the packages I saw online, and a few photos. The fly plaid was mostly to distinguish me from my brother/best man who will be in almost the exact same outfit, AND because I'm the groom, so we wanted to go one step up. At first there was to be no boutonniere for me, but apparently my fiancee forgot about that when she and her aunt were making things and now I'm in the pickle. I told her that I would wear the boutonniere and not the fly plaid, and she got upset because the fly plaid cost a pretty penny.

So really I'm in a no-win here.

What I ended up telling her is that, while it's over the top and a little ridiculous to wear both, I would do it for her.

Me: "I'll look like a fool, I'll look ridiculous, I'll look stupid for you. But just remember, you're the one who has to live with your family always thinking you married a fool."

Her: "I can live with that."

Me: "Good, because if I'm going down, I'm taking you with me."


So, it's resolved. It'll look silly, but like I told her before bed. I love her, and if it means that much to her, it's worth it. Hopefully I won't look like a Christmas tree.

[Jock Scot]

I will be wearing an Argyll, since it's before 5pm. Unfortunately, I wasn't really familiar with traditional Scottish dress when I was ordering, and just went by the packages I saw online, and a few photos. The fly plaid was mostly to distinguish me from my brother/best man who will be in almost the exact same outfit, AND because I'm the groom, so we wanted to go one step up. At first there was to be no boutonniere for me, but apparently my fiancee forgot about that when she and her aunt were making things and now I'm in the pickle. I told her that I would wear the boutonniere and not the fly plaid, and she got upset because the fly plaid cost a pretty penny.

So really I'm in a no-win here.

What I ended up telling her is that, while it's over the top and a little ridiculous to wear both, I would do it for her.

Me: "I'll look like a fool, I'll look ridiculous, I'll look stupid for you. But just remember, you're the one who has to live with your family always thinking you married a fool."

Her: "I can live with that."

Me: "Good, because if I'm going down, I'm taking you with me."


So, it's resolved. It'll look silly, but like I told her before bed. I love her, and if it means that much to her, it's worth it. Hopefully I won't look like a Christmas tree.

Good luck laddie!

[Bob C]

When I got married, I wore the boutonniere on the right. And, yes, I know my sporran was askance and some of you do not like belts with waistcoats.

[TheDev]

When I got married, I wore the boutonniere on the right. And, yes, I know my sporran was askance and some of you do not like belts with waistcoats.

works for me.

And good on the belt! I have one too that I plan to wear, but that's mostly because I don't know how long I'll have the coat and vest on.

Thanks for all the input, everyone. It's been very helpful, and it's given me something to focus on so my stomach would calm down.

[McClef]

I had to look boutonniere up!

I would have used the word corsage...

But I cannot see why you can't wear both, especially on such a momentous occasion!

[Bob C]

I had to look boutonniere up!

I would have used the word corsage...

But I cannot see why you can't wear both, especially on such a momentous occasion!

In America, corsages are worn by ladies.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Well alright,if you want to go down the traditional Scots Highland route, then leave the plaid and the buttonhole out. Regrettably, I have to say that these days though, anything seems to go. To my eyes I prefer the simple and traditional look and my heart always sinks when I see the groom etc. dressed up like a Christmas tree. Each to their own.

Jock,
We're dinosaurs!
Scott