Fly Plaids - When, Where & Why?

[wyldathart]

Personally I like how a simple tweed crail or argyle jacket with a simple white dress shirt, simple tie with a balmoral bonnet to top it off, looks. Understated and nice. But, is it really that bad to throw a nice fly plaid over ones shoulder along with a nice brooch? I don't think so! Maybe instead of " That doesn't look good or that isn't according to custom" try taking a step back and maybe rearrange the plaid to better effect? I would think that a fly plaid would come in handy, for example, at games or at any outdoor gathering. Use the plaid to keep warmer just in case it's windy or gets a little nippy. Also to why not let some lad represent his clan a little more if he or she so desires No harm in that ;)

[JSFMACLJR]

Personally I like how a simple tweed crail or argyle jacket with a simple white dress shirt, simple tie with a balmoral bonnet to top it off, looks. Understated and nice. But, is it really that bad to throw a nice fly plaid over ones shoulder along with a nice brooch? I don't think so! Maybe instead of " That doesn't look good or that isn't according to custom" try taking a step back and maybe rearrange the plaid to better effect? I would think that a fly plaid would come in handy, for example, at games or at any outdoor gathering. Use the plaid to keep warmer just in case it's windy or gets a little nippy. Also to why not let some lad represent his clan a little more if he or she so desires No harm in that ;)

Why not wear something that was intended for that very purpose, a "day plaid" or "laird's plaid," as they are called? I can't see how a scrap of material can be an effective covering in the event of inclement weather.

Plus, I would not want that "lad" to reflect negatively on his clan by wearing such a plaid, for without a doubt his chief wouldn't be caught dead wearing one.

[hylander]

It breaks all the "rules" I'm sure, but this I wore at a Burns night, do what you want . . .

[wyldathart]

It breaks all the "rules" I'm sure, but this I wore at a Burns night, do what you want . . .

That to me looks great, Not too gaudy and it doesn't look out of place to me. But like everything else, it's subject to personal tast. some like it, some don't. No big deal. I say if you can pull it off, do it

[Nighthawk]

Personally I like how a simple tweed crail or argyle jacket with a simple white dress shirt, simple tie with a balmoral bonnet to top it off, looks. Understated and nice. But, is it really that bad to throw a nice fly plaid over ones shoulder along with a nice brooch? I don't think so! Maybe instead of " That doesn't look good or that isn't according to custom" try taking a step back and maybe rearrange the plaid to better effect? I would think that a fly plaid would come in handy, for example, at games or at any outdoor gathering. Use the plaid to keep warmer just in case it's windy or gets a little nippy. Also to why not let some lad represent his clan a little more if he or she so desires No harm in that ;)

I have a long plaid for that reason exactly. I take it camping, and I wear it as part of my kit for my living history group, based on the paintings of RR McIan. That is obviously a long plaid wrapped around that guy. This is the look I have worked to recreate, and I don't yet have the baldric or sword, but the rest, I have- including piper's plaid. Oh, and my jacket is not done yet, but it is being made currently. So take this as you will- I wear my piper's long plaid based on weather; not occasion.