The Importance of knowing the Rules of Kilted Fashion

[Tim Little]

Perhaps "rules" is a bit stiff of a word. If we were to re-read Panache's post (and added after reading Matt's ) MAC Newsome's post and substitute "guidelines" for "rules", well...how's about that? I could go with that.

I'll second that thought and just add one more:

Rules/guidelines should be open to question/examination... even if they are ultimately followed. IMHO, when one understands the reasoning behind the existence of a rule or guideline, one can make an educated decision about whether or not to follow it.

[Nick the DSM]

Rules are meant to be broken.

[Ayin McFye]

I think this post ties in well with another post I started today regarding wearing a standard tuxedo top with a kilt to a wedding. I don't actually plan on doing this, but was curious how it looked. That being said though, if I did choose to wear a regular tuxedo jacket with a kilt instead of a PC or something similiar, I would know the "standards" but have just chosen to not follow them.

I think when you knowingly choose to not follow "standards" of kilt wear, then you have to be willing to accept a little criticism that may come with that decision. It's entirely in your right to wear your kilt however you choose, except in the event that you are wearing as a uniform like a pipe band, or trying to achieve "traditional" attire.

Good post Jaime.