Piper's plaid/Full plaid with an Argyll jacket?

[Macman]

I wouldn't wear a full plaid if I didn't have too, because it's big, heavy, cumbersome and warm. I personally wouldn't wear one with an Argyle.
Do you already own a full plaid? If you don't, I think you might be surprised at how expensive they are. You might consider putting that money towards the Montrose doublet.

[puffer]

Correct me if I am wrong, but the "so called piper's Plaid" you are refering to is a "LAIRD's Plaid" Usually about the size of a "car blanket.(4' x 6-8') I have 2 & I use them often. not only for the look (draped over the shoulder ( NO PINS) but utility. ( drapped over both shoulders,like a shawl) like a Large scarf on a cold bench, etc That is what they are for. I wish I could afford more !!!

Puffer

[Nighthawk]

Correct me if I am wrong, but the "so called piper's Plaid" you are refering to is a "LAIRD's Plaid" Usually about the size of a "car blanket.(4' x 6-8') I have 2 & I use them often. not only for the look (draped over the shoulder ( NO PINS) but utility. ( drapped over both shoulders,like a shawl) like a Large scarf on a cold bench, etc That is what they are for. I wish I could afford more !!!

Puffer

That's what I use mine for. I also use it as wear for my reenactment group. Clearly not a great kilt:

[puffer]

That's what I use mine for. I also use it as wear for my reenactment group. Clearly not a great kilt:

Here is a "reenacting" look"

[Nighthawk]

Here is a "reenacting" look"

And the coincidence there is... that's the exact tartan that I use!

[Jack Daw]

Correct me if I am wrong, but the "so called piper's Plaid" you are refering to is a "LAIRD's Plaid" Usually about the size of a "car blanket.(4' x 6-8') I have 2 & I use them often. not only for the look (draped over the shoulder ( NO PINS) but utility. ( drapped over both shoulders,like a shawl) like a Large scarf on a cold bench, etc That is what they are for. I wish I could afford more !!!

Puffer

I've got a laird's plaid, but I'm still looking for the right occasion to wear it. I quite like it. I got it second hand off a dead MacIntyre.

[Andrew M. Stewart]

I've got a laird's plaid, but I'm still looking for the right occasion to wear it. I quite like it. I got it second hand off a dead MacIntyre.

That thats what I call getting it by traditional means!!!!

[wildrover]

Great thread to resurrect!

Anybody have fresh links to the missing photos, or would you guys be willing to re-post them?

[Nighthawk]

The only time I ever wear mine is for reenactment, as in:



I know it isn't exactly like that, but it's close. Otherwise, I use it for a blanket. I take it camping. It's nice and warm, and much more comfortable than a sleeping bag. Of course... I suppose that was the original purpose of the things anyway!

***Edit- I just noticed that this is a thread from the dead... ***

[Buckskin]

Well here I come from the other side. I like wearing a full plaid! (Glad you droped the term "Piper") However, when you go to buy one, you will probably find it listed as a "Piper Plaid". You can buy Tartan matching plaids in the same fabric as the kilts from SWK and Frugal Corner. These tend to be smaller than the traditional size but still work to wear in a belted style. I wear this with my kilt whenever the weather allows. Though I have not worn one with a jacket, I have seen enough vintage pics to know that plaids were worn with day wear jackets. (Though not in a belted style.)

To me, if your going all decked out in "modern" formal kilt attire, then I would wear the "modern" fly plaid.