traditional and modern conflicts

[Joel]

i agree with james, they ARE like jeans. they wont be the same from then and come in different varieties. utilikilts are the amercanized (butchering for some) version of the kilt, does it mean its not a kilt? no just different.

I particularly like the idea of different types of kilts: contemporary, traditional, modern...whatever they may be. It gives variety. I find if everyone is dressed the same, it could be a bit boring (not always, just saying). So, I appreciate the different styles. Individualism.

[Nick the DSM]

right, but becasue its not traditional doesnt mean its deuce and not worth calling a kilt. i think pockets on kilts is genius and sometimes it looks great! much better than a heavy and full sporran putting pressure on a certain area. i dont think you need to wear a jacobite shirt or wahtever to wear properly wear a kilt, to me a t shirt is fine!

[pdcorlis]

Tradition is a guide and not a jailer
William Somerset Maugham

I agree with the general direction you are taking here but I think a Scot that dropped into our time from the past would likely still pick a wool kilt. Wool is very practical for the climate of the highlands and Scots, from the past or modern, all recognize a real value when they see one. I expect he might pair a wool kilt up with a polar fleece top and some sturdy boots for tramping through the gorse - but why not ask Arlen any one of the other fine highland Scots that frequent XMarks? If anyone knows it could be one of them.

[pipesndrumsnun]

If he insists on sticking with 1600, no more cars, phones, or television!

[ccga3359]

If he insists on sticking with 1600, no more cars, phones, or television!

Or kilts. And forget about starting a response with Dude!

It's fine for him to be a traditionalist. I just hope he's an educated traditionalist. That he can back his views with knowledge and proof.

[sharpdressedscot]

Tradition is a guide and not a jailer
William Somerset Maugham

I agree with the general direction you are taking here but I think a Scot that dropped into our time from the past would likely still pick a wool kilt. Wool is very practical for the climate of the highlands and Scots, from the past or modern, all recognize a real value when they see one. I expect he might pair a wool kilt up with a polar fleece top and some sturdy boots for tramping through the gorse - but why not ask Arlen any one of the other fine highland Scots that frequent XMarks? If anyone knows it could be one of them.

That would be true for being in the Highlands, but what about America or other places? They don't have the climate which wool would be more suited to, it would have to be of a lighter fabric, right?

[McFarkus]

That would be true for being in the Highlands, but what about America or other places? They don't have the climate which wool would be more suited to, it would have to be of a lighter fabric, right?

Depends on the part of the US or Canada - some parts (Alaska for instance) are colder than Scotland.

[DireStraitsFan]

Was the kilt even worn in 1600?

[muirkirkca]

There have been many improvements in the availability across many price ranges and styles and I think this is generaly for the better and has helped the user base grow.
I wore a kilt for the first time this past Halloween and found it very comfortable - 8 yd. 13 oz - posted on flickr at "people" search "Gord's Photos". I have a casual kilt on order for my immediate need and general use. If I need more formal attire I will move to more traditional garb. In summary it is up to the individual and his choice.

[Monkey@Arms]

Nothing wrong about wanting to be period authentic if you are a reenactor, but as others have said, for me its clothing, not a costume.

Best regards,

Jake-who-generally-does-not-get-into-arguments-with-high school-students