What level of dress would you classify this?

**BLHS209** · 11th September 10, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

I know some will not agree, but as you have asked----- smart(not formal) day wear would be my definition and slightly overdone. Why? Well, if it were me( and its not), I would look for another less in the face sporran and I think, for me at least, the hose would be better plain as we are talking day wear here.Oh, and a smile helps no end!

I will agree with Jock. Sporran (to me) is a little too much for the outfit. Change the sporran and it would be sharp day wear. The hose, don't bother me.

and yes, smile please

**LewdiKris** · 11th September 10, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by BLHS209

I will agree with Jock. Sporran (to me) is a little too much for the outfit. Change the sporran and it would be sharp day wear. The hose, don't bother me.

and yes, smile please

And I say the same too.

LK

**BobsYourUncle** · 11th September 10, 03:10 PM

Of course, Jock Scott is correct in every respect.

However, it appears to me that you have fallen under the sway of Josh of Skye Highland Outfitters, who advocates for hair sporran and argyll hose wearing for day time. I find Josh's views very persuasive, but you should understand that this will not look quite right to someone who knows highland wear but may not be part of this kind of "revival" movement. If you are interested in that kind of Kennth Macleay revivalism, and like the look, then keep everything as is.

You would probably not have asked the question and posted the pics if you weren't already thinking that you might get the reaction Jock Scott had. I think that as an outfit, yours is very well put together. However, if you want to pass the Jock Scott aesthetic test, then you should wear a non-hair daywear sporran [which gives you a huge range], and plain colored hose.

You clearly have put good time and effort into your kit. You wear it very well. I hope that you are enjoying it, and that the lack of a smile is not from stressing out about your kit. You've done very well--enjoy!

**MacRobert's Reply** · 11th September 10, 03:29 PM

Jock's assessment is, as usual, spot on. This is smart day wear with (at least in Scotland) the hair sporran swapped for a day sporran and less elaborate hose. With these modifications it would be ideal for weddings, church and other events where suits are worn. Very nice hose but it would work better for white or black tie IMHO - an evening rather than a day-time event.