Tartan hose vs plain hose

**Larry124** · 2nd March 09, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR

Hi Timothy,

While I genearlly think tartan and diced hose should be left for the evening, a friend of mine from South Uist (who you may know) has been known to wear diced hose in the daytime, even at the Argyllshire Gathering. He almost always is impeccably dressed.

Best regards,
Sandford

"...almost always..."
Wow. Different appreciation of style for sure. I view that outfit as mismatched and overly busy. Or is that what you meant?

**JSFMACLJR** · 2nd March 09, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by Larry124

"Almost always" -- but perhaps not on that occasion...?

I think he looks very well dressed, actually, although I'm not a fan of plum coloured shirts!

**1MUNK3** · 2nd March 09, 09:16 AM

I like everything about the gentleman's outfit except for the plum shirt. Other than that it is quite right. I don't see a problem with wearing diced or tartan hose anytime really. I don't understand why people think their use (diced, tartan) should be so limited. I wish I saw more of it. I know cost is a limiting factor though and that's rather sad.

**macwilkin** · 2nd March 09, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by Larry124

"...almost always..."
Wow. Different appreciation of style for sure. I view that outfit as mismatched and overly busy. Or is that what you meant?

Actually, "mismatched and overly busy" is quite correct for traditional Highland dress; see David Morier's contemporary painting of Highland clansmen at Culloden (with Jacobite prisoners serving as models) as an example of "mismatched" attire.

Personally, I rather like this gent's attire.

T.

**JSFMACLJR** · 2nd March 09, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

Actually, "mismatched and overly busy" is quite correct for traditional Highland dressT.

Exactly! That's what so many who have never spent time in the Highlands fail to grasp. Things just don't "have" to match.

**macwilkin** · 2nd March 09, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR

Exactly! That's what so many who have never spent time in the Highlands fail to grasp. Things just don't "have" to match.

Bob Martin has a great discussion of "toning" patterns with Highland dress in All about your kilt. I've never been one for plain white dress shirts myself, so I enjoyed Martin's observations.

T.