Gordon Tartan Dilemma

**Nervous Jock** · 16th March 10, 02:22 PM

I've finally relented and decided to replace my ancient dress Gordon Tartan kilt. As much as I love the tartan dearly its completely impractical and looks twice its age.

Wanting to stick to the Gordon (family) tartan what version of the tartan would you suggest and why?

**thescot** · 16th March 10, 02:28 PM

The military version with the yellow stripes looks just really good. That's what I'd choose. It's subtle, yet it's also distinctive enough to be readily recognizable.

And I have one, so it must be OK.

**Tobus** · 16th March 10, 02:32 PM

its completely impractical and looks twice its age

And this is a problem why?

**Nervous Jock** · 16th March 10, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by Tobus

And this is a problem why?

It's filthy

**BoldHighlander** · 16th March 10, 03:27 PM

I too like the (modern) coloured regimental Gordon:

...however I have always been a big fan of the weathered Gordon:

You don't see it too often & I think the colour combo in it makes it one of the most attractive weathered tartans around! (...the above picture doesn't do it justice)

**xman** · 16th March 10, 04:05 PM

At first glance I'd say that Marton Mills has a nice Ancient and House of Edwards a nice Modern both in 16 oz. The colours look good to me. Good for formal and easy to dress down.

**Atlanta Kiltie** · 17th March 10, 04:34 AM

Originally Posted by Nervous Jock

It's filthy

I know I am about to strike terror into the ranks; why not try washing it?

**Tobus** · 17th March 10, 05:57 AM

Originally Posted by Atlanta Kiltie

I know I am about to strike terror into the ranks; why not try washing it?

That's what I'm wondering too. I mean, any excuse to buy a new kilt is a good one, but I'm just trying to figure out why the old one is no longer usable. If it's just because it's dirty, well, that's no reason to ditch it! It can be washed.

**Nervous Jock** · 17th March 10, 02:11 PM

This is my ADG

**Nervous Jock** · 17th March 10, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by Tobus

That's what I'm wondering too. I mean, any excuse to buy a new kilt is a good one, but I'm just trying to figure out why the old one is no longer usable. If it's just because it's dirty, well, that's no reason to ditch it! It can be washed.

Sometimes things just wont clean