The Fly Plaid

[Famous Willie]

I've Search the Site, but my searches really didn't bring up what I was looking for. So apologises if this question has already been asked in another thread.

I am probably going to get a Fly Plaid in my Clan Farquharson Tartan at a later date. I know they are only worn on Special Occasions, and I'd only be wearing it maybe once of twice a year. Though in Kitchener, there aren't too many places you can formally get dressed in Highland Dress to begin with....

My Question is, should the Fly Plaid be cut out of the Same Fabric as the Kilt is, or can it be from a different fabric for the Farquharson Tartan?. I've been searching the question online, and found sites that say it must be from the same fabric, and other that don't mention if this is a must or not. I haven't found any site that says it doesn't matter.

Any wise advice would be appreciate.

Thanks,
Bill

[Father Bill]

Hi Bill.

There are many occasions when Fly Plaids have been worn in a different pattern, but it is often considered to be odd. Best match is if you can get it at the same time you get your kilt, from the same bolt of material.

[Famous Willie]

Hi Bill.

There are many occasions when Fly Plaids have been worn in a different pattern, but it is often considered to be odd. Best match is if you can get it at the same time you get your kilt, from the same bolt of material.

Thanks Father Bill. This is what I though, though the Farquharson Modern is kind of a dark tartan, so if I get it at a later date, it might not be that noticeable.

[Father Bill]

At very least, get it from the same source in the same weight. My wife's ankle-length skirt is supposed to be the same Sinclair as mine, but mine emphasizes the blue and hers emphasizes the green, both clearly on the red background. We've had people wonder why we're wearing different tartans, but we aren't!

[Famous Willie]

At very least, get it from the same source in the same weight. My wife's ankle-length skirt is supposed to be the same Sinclair as mine, but mine emphasizes the blue and hers emphasizes the green, both clearly on the red background. We've had people wonder why we're wearing different tartans, but we aren't!

Hi Father Bill,

The place where I purchase my Scottish Tartan, the store only deals with one place in Scotland, so hopefully when I get my Fly Plaid at a later date, it should be a close match..

I have faith,

Thanks

Bill

[Father Bill]

In my line of work, I too have faith. Just not in dye lots.

[DyerStraits]

Hi Bill.

There are many occasions when Fly Plaids have been worn in a different pattern, but it is often considered to be odd. Best match is if you can get it at the same time you get your kilt, from the same bolt of material.

I've posed this question before and don't recall getting any response (perhaps it's too frightening to contemplate): how odd, if not incorrect, would it be to wear--as I've considered doing--a Royal Stewart kilt with a Dress Stewart fly plaid, or Black Stewart with Royal Stewart, etc., etc.?

[Famous Willie]

I've posed this question before and don't recall getting any response (perhaps it's too frightening to contemplate): how odd, if not incorrect, would it be to wear--as I've considered doing--a Royal Stewart kilt with a Dress Stewart fly plaid, or Black Stewart with Royal Stewart, etc., etc.?

I think the Fly Plaid adds to the Highland Dress, Not too sure if I'd wear it with my Utility Kilt, but the way the Lady in Fergus had her Window display with the Mannequin set up an Utility Kilt, and Prince Charlie Jacket, and the Fly Plaid was there. It did look catchy, but I don't think I'd wear it like that.

Now when I get my Tartan Kilt in 6-8 Weeks, I will be getting an Argyle Jacket and Vest in Future, and will wear it all together, Whether the Occasion is Formal or Not. Have Plans to wear the Fly Plaid as well. I think Church on Special Occasions it would work, as well as Christmas, It's be quite Catchy.

I'm a firm believer wear what you are comfortable with wearing with the Kilt, and do not judge others that wear things different. I look at the Person's Heart and not the Person...

Wear your Royal Stewart kilt with a Dress Stewart fly plaid, I'll be the First to say "Looks good"...

Cheers,

Bill

[Father Bill]

Watch out for mannequins in store displays - they're created to sell stuff, not to dress you well, appropriately, traditionally, correctly, or anything else.

Except for Steve's store. He's a dork about doing it well.

[Father Bill]

Now when I get my Tartan Kilt in 6-8 Weeks, I will be getting an Argyle Jacket and Vest in Future, and will wear it all together, Whether the Occasion is Formal or Not. Have Plans to wear the Fly Plaid as well. I think Church on Special Occasions it would work, as well as Christmas, It's be quite Catchy.

Umm... take another look at my Tweed jacket above. Believe it or not, THAT IS FORMAL - formal enough for a Royal wedding guest! The Argyle is a step above that. Were I starting again, I'd not bother with any other jacket.

If you wore a fly plaid to my church, I'd smile and tell you how nice you looked, and think silently to myself "Where on earth did he ever get the idea that was an appropriate way to dress for church? He looks like he's trying to convince me that he's a Scottish Laird hosting a formal dinner for royalty."

Now, having said all that, I do sometimes over-dresss - mostly to fit in with those around me who don't know that it's overkill, and yes, I own fly plaids matched to each of my kilts. My wife wears them as shawls because they look dumb.

Unless you're a Laird hosting a formal dinner for royalty.

This Sunday, I'll be kilted under my robes because I'm going to a party afterwards. I'll wear one or the other of my kilts, with a deathly plain sporran, bison coloured hose, and my tweed jacket.

No fly plaid.

Save yourself the money. Once you get to really be confident in what you know about it, you'll wonder why you spent the money.

Or give it to your wife with a nice pin as a shawl.