When is a dirk appropriate?

[JSFMACLJR]

MoR,

I will not argue if it is the norm, at least with the military, to wear a dirk while dancing. However it seems a bad idea. Just like we move our sporrans to our hip when dancing it would seem sensible to give one's dagger to a friend or subordinate to care for while dancing with a lovely lady.

All manner of things come to mind when thinking about dancing with a dagger bouncing away at one's side. A Mae West quotation would certainly be the least of one's worries!

Any idea on Lord George Douglas-Hamilton's doublet?

Cheers


Jamie :ootd:

Jamie,

In days gone by, and in current times by some, at the great Highland balls, dirks were worn by many, many gentlemen--and were rarely removed for dancing. Remember, a lot of the dances were reels, and not "flats", so the dirks weren't really in the way.