What Kilt to Wear??

[Farlander]

A "traditional" view can be a funny thing in this case. Most 'official' clan or family tartans were the result of a brilliant Victorian marketing scheme. So, "traditional" can be difficult to define. As such, I think the advice so far is pretty good.

As for me, I prefer to wear something that I have some sort of tie to (blood, location or such) or a fashion tartan that I like the looks of.

[The Wizard of BC]

You asked for views which are like opinions and you know what they say about opinions.
But here goes anyway.

There are three hard and fast rules concerning the proper and authorized wear of The Tartan. I know this because I read it right here on this forum.

1) Choose a Tartan you like.
2) Know what Tartan you are wearing.
3) Wear your chosen Tartan with respect.

With that said, may I interest you in a nice Pink Death Kilt? The only Tartan Authorized for wear while hunting the wily lawn flamingo.

[Prester John]

I recently discovered there is the possible link of McNeill/MacNeil in my family from the mid-1800's or so. I'm still trying to make sure it is correct and where they're from.

McNeil of Barra is a great tartan!

[macdoc451]

You asked for views which are like opinions and you know what they say about opinions.
But here goes anyway.

There are three hard and fast rules concerning the proper and authorized wear of The Tartan. I know this because I read it right here on this forum.

1) Choose a Tartan you like.
2) Know what Tartan you are wearing.
3) Wear your chosen Tartan with respect.

With that said, may I interest you in a nice Pink Death Kilt? The only Tartan Authorized for wear while hunting the wily lawn flamingo.

LOL!!! THAT conjures up an interesting picture in my mind!!!! I sure hope there is an artist, "out there", who can conseptualize that description!!!

[RobertParker]

may I interest you in a nice Pink Death Kilt? The only Tartan Authorized for wear while hunting the wily lawn flamingo.

Sign me up. I'm stalking garden gnomes next year, and may design one for that.

[Monkey@Arms]

LOL!!! THAT conjures up an interesting picture in my mind!!!! I sure hope there is an artist, "out there", who can conseptualize that description!!!

No need to conceptualize. All things can be found on Xmarks, if you use the search feature.

Behold Pink Death:



and to see it realized as a kilt made by our own W2F look at this thread.

Best regards,

Jake

[Farlander]

...Behold Pink Death:

and to see it realized as a kilt made by our own W2F look at this thread.

Ouch! People really should be careful what they ask for...

[James MacMillan]

1) Choose a Tartan you like.
2) Know what Tartan you are wearing.
3) Wear your chosen Tartan with respect.

What Steve said ---and in spades!

[macdoc451]

Thanks for the opinions, everyone!! Just getting started, I've already ordered my first kilt in Buchanan, Modern. Family, all the way!! Next, I'll be looking for USN and USMC. As a retired Navy Corpsman, who ran with the 2d Marines......... I STILL love those guys!!!
I'm looking for a Buchanan hinting, as well, but they are next to impossible to find in the budget-variety. Maybe after I get rid of a couple of more kids, the budget aspect will improve!!!!

[Baysideboy]

I recently discovered there is the possible link of McNeill/MacNeil in my family from the mid-1800's or so. I'm still trying to make sure it is correct and where they're from.

and

McNeil of Barra is a great tartan!

I'll second that..I'm waiting for My MacNeil of Barra Ancient tank to arrive from Scotland...I promise to post pics when it arrives. (I use a thumbnail of it as my avatar.)