Origin and Use of "Dress" Tartans

[davidlpope]

David,

Wouldn't this thread be better in the heraldry & tartans section?

T.

Perhaps, sorry if I had started it in the wrong forum. I had meant to elicit responses solely in the context of Traditional Highland Dress, so started it here. Mods, please move if you think it would be better in Tartans and Heraldry.

Thanks.

Cordially,

David