Black Tie means a bow tie not a black coloured tie

[Paul Henry]

Todd, this goes round and round....... you feel that there is an "inverse snobbery" on occasion, no argument from me.

I've always thought kilts are for all, whatever their feelings on matter of "proper attire".I enjoy wearing the kilt in very a traditional style or with pushed down socks, and goodness knows all styles in between. I worn a kilt in high and low places,and hope that I fitted in , whatever the occasion.

Black tie events aren't generally my milleau, but if I'm asked then I will wear what is asked for and appropriate, but at the other times I've worn kilts on the beach with bare feet!

Some of my kilts are likely seen as an front to some , and other kilts might be far to traditional for some.That is the beauty of the kilt, it can be worn in many different ways.

I suppose I'm puzzled why you always weigh in defence of traditional kilt wearing when I really do think that most of us do wear kilts traditionally, with a flair and a dedication, because the bottom line is, that we enjoy wearing them

[macwilkin]

Todd, this goes round and round....... you feel that there is an "inverse snobbery" on occasion, no argument from me.

I've always thought kilts are for all, whatever their feelings on matter of "proper attire".I enjoy wearing the kilt in very a traditional style or with pushed down socks, and goodness knows all styles in between. I worn a kilt in high and low places,and hope that I fitted in , whatever the occasion.

Black tie events aren't generally my milleau, but if I'm asked then I will wear what is asked for and appropriate, but at the other times I've worn kilts on the beach with bare feet!

Some of my kilts are likely seen as an front to some , and other kilts might be far to traditional for some.That is the beauty of the kilt, it can be worn in many different ways.

I suppose I'm puzzled why you always weigh in defence of traditional kilt wearing when I really do think that most of us do wear kilts traditionally, with a flair and a dedication, because the bottom line is, that we enjoy wearing them

Paul,

Believe it or not, I agree with almost all of your post.

I defend traditionalists because at times on this forum, traditionalists take it on the chin from those who advocate a more non-traditionalist approach. If the kilt is about "freedom", then even those who choose to wear their kilts in a more traditional manner are free to do so.

I hope that makes sense. All points-of-view should be respected. I'm not going to tell you I'm wrong for wearing a certain style of kilt in a certain way, but if someone asks my opinion, I'll be honest and forthright in my reply.

Regards,

Todd