stupid question time

[emolas]

...where could i wear plaid pants (even tartan) outside of a golf course punk show or annual pimps convention

OK, that made me laugh out so loud that my coworker is giving me strange looks. I'm just lucky I swallowed my coffee before reading that.

[Ryan Ross]

...my best friend has a pair of trews, but he doesn't seem to wear them often. I think it takes a certain type of individual to really pull that look off.

[JimB]

hey all its stupid question time ... and i may be breaking the kilt only rule ... but what are trews ... i was on a military surplus site posted here and they had kilts ... that im to fat for ... breeches ... know what those are ... and trews ... i donnae know wha tha is well someone please tell me and post a pic if you can ...

I'm not so sure you couldn't wear a kilt because of your size. I know some pretty big folks that wear kilts and are much more comfortable for doing so.

[dowofbuchanan]

I'm not so sure you couldn't wear a kilt because of your size. I know some pretty big folks that wear kilts and are much more comfortable for doing so.

i have and do wear kilts ... however the regimental kilts being sold on that site are meant for young men in fighting shape... im young but the only thing i fight over is the last glass of stout .... so it dont fit me ...

[davedove]

Since no one else has done it, here's some trews (picture from Kiltstore):



I kind of like trews and will someday have a pair.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Since no one else has done it, here's some trews (picture from Kiltstore):



I kind of like trews and will someday have a pair.

A couple of points here: These actually appear to be plaid pants. Trews are cut higher so that no shirt is seen peeping out over the waist and under the coat button or waistcoat. Also, trews aren't worn with a belt-- braces (or suspenders as USAers call them) keep them up and keep them in place. Further, trews are not generally worn with low quarter shoes; george boots, mess boots, or proper wellington boots are normally worn. Finally, proper trews, to not have a "flat waist" or cuff. The waist is cut higher in the back than the front, and the cuffs are cut lower in the back than the front, often with a pronounced "S" curve. Some trews are also fitted with a leather strap at the cuff that passes under the shoe and keeps the legs "pipe stem" straight.

One needs long legs and a flat belly look their best in trews--- just ask any lady at the Oban Ball!

[Nervous Jock]

Try this pic

[Nervous Jock]

One needs long legs and a flat belly look their best in trews---

Being ruthless if you have a big gut you will just look like a tartan egg cup in trews.

[Bugbear]

A couple of points here: These actually appear to be plaid pants. Trews are cut higher so that no shirt is seen peeping out over the waist and under the coat button or waistcoat. Also, trews aren't worn with a belt-- braces (or suspenders as USAers call them) keep them up and keep them in place. Further, trews are not generally worn with low quarter shoes; george boots, mess boots, or proper wellington boots are normally worn. Finally, proper trews, to not have a "flat waist" or cuff. The waist is cut higher in the back than the front, and the cuffs are cut lower in the back than the front, often with a pronounced "S" curve. Some trews are also fitted with a leather strap at the cuff that passes under the shoe and keeps the legs "pipe stem" straight.

One needs long legs and a flat belly look their best in trews--- just ask any lady at the Oban Ball!

That description has jogged my memory. I think my grandfather had trews, but not tartan... more of a solid dark color. The "S" curve and higher back along with the braces are the part I remember. They were hanging in his closet. I probably wouldn't have seen him wearing them because he passed away when I was fairly young... Interesting.

[Bugbear]

Nothing wrong with trews, I like the high waist fit: don't have any right now though. I secretly love knee breeches too...