Comprehensive Guide to Kilted Faux Pas

[McCracken140]

Hello everyone! I am looking forward to possibly acquiring a kilt and associated outfit, but as I read this forum, I notice that there are many potential beginner mistakes that can be made, particularly from the point of view of the more conservative "kilt kops". I'm asking for those with such views to post all the common (and uncommon) newbie (or veteran) mistakes, from white hose to ghillie brogues to Prince Charlies in the daytime. In particular, I'm looking for the tiny details that generally are overlooked, particularly in the age of rental PCs. Hopefully this thread can end up a comprehensive guide to TCHD.

However, I would not be surprised if such a resource already exists, and if so, I would of course be quite grateful if I could be redirected to it.
Thanks all in advance!

[Richrail]

from Reno NV.

Here is a good starting point. http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...xamples-85511/

[FossilHunter]

One of the common ones, related to the PCs during the day, is simply over dressing for the occasion.

[CameronCat]

...all the common (and uncommon) newbie ... mistakes,

Need we mention the pleats go in the back? And that the basting stitches used for initial packing and transport should be removed prior to donning the kilt? (I've seen both errors exhibited in the wild.)

[Baeau]

Need we mention the pleats go in the back? And that the basting stitches used for initial packing and transport should be removed prior to donning the kilt? (I've seen both errors exhibited in the wild.)

For evidence of sights in the wild, please see here:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...picture-93780/

Cameron Cat, I like your sig'. I have a copy of a letter, from Graham Hill to Chapman regarding that quote. Driving the Lotus 49C. Written post shunt, serious mechanical failure. If memory is correct, Monaco or Spain / '68-'69. Complaining about the latter part of the quote.

[McCracken140]

Thanks guys, this helped, although I was thinking more along the lines of the more subtle and nitpicky type details. I suppose I wasn’t very clear in my original post.