how do I put on a fly plaid?

[Kilt-alope]

I just got a fly plaid, from still water kilts very good store for me. How do I put it on? I know I need a pin for it, but how far on my shoulder, up, down, left, right? height in the back? do I fold it before putting it on or just throw it on my shoulder and say, "that looks ok"?

[ForresterModern]

First of all there are generally felt to be very few instances when a fly plaid is needed or considered appropriate-----your wedding, high end black tie events or potentially even more formal situations, like being received by the queen. So although many have fly plaids, outside of Scotland there are not really a whole lot of need for them, so most times you see them in what many would consider "inappropriate" uses and situations.

If you decide you desire to wear one, most have a pleated segment about 8-10 inches in from one corner. Pull that corner through the left epaulet of your PC or more formal jacket from back to front so the pleated part is centered under the epaulet and the small corner hangs down toward your left breast pocket. Then attach your plaid brooch to that corner below your left epaulet. I do not pin the plaid to my jacket fabric , but rather use it as a counterweight to the fly plaid weight hanging down your left back. Some do pin it through the jacket fabric but run the risk of jacket front damage should the plaid be inadvertently yanked strongly. Still others will put the plaid brooch on the epaulet and pin through the epaulet and the plaid.

Others should chime in with further info and questions and comments.

[MacGumerait]

First of all there are generally felt to be very few instances when a fly plaid is needed or considered appropriate-----your wedding, high end black tie events or potentially even more formal situations, like being received by the queen. So although many have fly plaids, outside of Scotland there are not really a whole lot of need for them, so most times you see them in what many would consider "inappropriate" uses and situations.

If you decide you desire to wear one, most have a pleated segment about 8-10 inches in from one corner. Pull that corner through the left epaulet of your PC or more formal jacket from back to front so the pleated part is centered under the epaulet and the small corner hangs down toward your left breast pocket. Then attach your plaid brooch to that corner below your left epaulet. I do not pin the plaid to my jacket fabric , but rather use it as a counterweight to the fly plaid weight hanging down your left back. Some do pin it through the jacket fabric but run the risk of jacket front damage should the plaid be inadvertently yanked strongly. Still others will put the plaid brooch on the epaulet and pin through the epaulet and the plaid.

Others should chime in with further info and questions and comments.

Spot on Jeff , regarding when and how to wear a fly plaid .

Although , I'm thinking maybe I should start wearing mine more often , just in case the Queen shows up .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7prSn...eature=related

[cable scot]

This is about where I wear it.



I hate the thought of sticking a pin through my jackets so I have a heavy brooch and I wear it a little lower on my shoulder than some choose to do,I find that also when I wear it alittle lower it tends not to pull on my jacket as much.That said if you don't pin it to your jacket it will slide around through the night and you'll have to fiddle with it from time to time.If you want to pin it to stay in place I would use safety pins(the smallest that will do the job)and pin it on the back side under or near the brooch, so the pins are hidden under the plaid.

I hope this helps,others know more than I about such things.
Regards
Andy

[Glen]

Here is my contribution...



Closer view, also not pinned to jacket, just weighted.

[cable scot]

Look'n sharp Glen,love the blue PC w/ the white vest n' tie, it goes well w/ your trews IMHO. Was this pic for an event or for an example?

Regards Andy

[Glen]

Look'n sharp Glen,love the blue PC w/ the white vest n' tie, it goes well w/ your trews IMHO. Was this pic for an event or for an example?

Regards Andy

Oh, no, from an event last June. Others in highland white tie, doublets mainly, but I thought the PC would work...

[Chase]

Look'n sharp Glen,love the blue PC w/ the white vest n' tie, it goes well w/ your trews IMHO. Was this pic for an event or for an example?

Regards Andy

2nd that quote...Excellent photo!

[Friday]

how do I put on a fly plaid?
1) Catch the fly.
2) Check to see if the fly's plaid will match your kilt.
3) Ask fly for help.

The broach does not have to be very heavy to counter balance the plaid. Since the plaid is passed under the shoulder strap there will be friction from the strap to help hold the plaid in place. Consider using one of the heavy duty rare earth magnets instead of pinning through your jacket. If the broach is ferrous place the magnet inside the jacket and place broach on top on the outside of jacket. If the broach is not ferrous place a second magnet within the folds of the plaid and place over the magnet inside the jacket.

[piperdown]

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Is this photo looking back through a mirror? From what I understand (others chime in if I'm mistaken), the plaid is worn on the left shoulder.