Adding kilt bows/rosettes?

[Woodsheal]

My favorite kilt is my US Army tartan, except for the fact that the sett has no red in it for my branch, the Artillery. So, I'm toying with the idea of adding red kilt bows or rosettes, as these are a military feature.

Trying to decide which version I like better (leaning towards the rosettes), and whether or not my kilt would look cool... or goofy! What say you?

[Seumas52]

Hey Brian, my personal preference goes to the rosettes rather than the bows.
I think the rosettes look more traditional. Just my opininon.

[csbdr]

I too like the rosettes, but personally think the whole thing looks out of place in most civilian circumstances. A little goofy...but that's just me.

[Seanmhair]

Perhaps if the rosette is in proportion to the standard kilt pin, too large would look awkward.

[Semiomniscient]

I think I like the bows rather than the rosettes. I don't ever see them in my neck of the woods. But when I was up in NC visiting the STM in Franklin I saw a man with them. At first glance I didn't care for them, but at second and third glances, I thought they looked quite smart and dignified.

[JSFMACLJR]

I think rosettes are acceptible if you are in uniform and are required to wear them. Otherwise, I think they don't have a place in civilian dress.

[Semiomniscient]

I think rosettes are acceptible if you are in uniform and are required to wear them. Otherwise, I think they don't have a place in civilian dress.

From this can we surmise that you prefer the bows Sandy?

[Brian K]

From this can we surmise that you prefer the bows Sandy?

IIRC, even what the OP called bows are actually referred to as rosettes in Highland units. And I would agree with Sandy that it would look wrong in civilian attire. Rosettes, bows or whatever you want to call them are parts of a uniform.

Regards,

Brian

[Semiomniscient]

IIRC, even what the OP called bows are actually referred to as rosettes in Highland units. And I would agree with Sandy that it would look wrong in civilian attire. Rosettes, bows or whatever you want to call them are parts of a uniform.

Regards,

Brian

Well dicing is military, doublets are military... so much of Highland attire is military in origin. I see no good reason why rosettes would be considered strictly military and not convertable to civilian-wear. Even the strictest mind would allow them for pipe bands correct?

[creagdhubh]

IIRC, even what the OP called bows are actually referred to as rosettes in Highland units. And I would agree with Sandy that it would look wrong in civilian attire. Rosettes, bows or whatever you want to call them are parts of a uniform.

Regards,

Brian

I concur.