The "Long" Plaid, one more time

[Buckskin]

There has been a lot posted recently about the "Long" (Laird, Piper, Belted, etc.) Plaid. I have read with great interest all said, and went on to read Matt's blog on the subject. I like wearing a "long" plaid, to me it finishes the look.
So, I decided to try the style that Matt had described with illustrations. First off, the only plaids I have are "Piper" plaids purchased from SWK in the same tatan when I bought a kilt from them. These are 4' x 8', but, that's two foot longer than what Matt was outlining! Second, I'm not handy enough with needle and thread to attach loops or a belt pocket, as someone else did. Finally, I don't wear a jacket when out and about during the day.

So here are my amendments to fit my own situation. I tucked the plaid under the belt. Admittedly, this took the help of my wife to get it right. I pulled it up over my left shoulder, as Matt illustrated. But since there was no epuletee to park it under, I just kept going! Over the shoulder and down the front and under the belt. This takes care of the extra two feet. Personally I think this will look better with just the 1" fringe that Matt suggested rather than the 4" pearled fringe that the commercial plaid has.

I like the look and feel of it, less bulk than wraping it around. My wife, however dosen't. She says it hides the back of the kilt.

Look and decide for yourself.