Which outfit is "more Scottish?"

[Bryan]

Please remember, in this case, advice was asked to what A Scot would wear, not what a kilt wearing American would wear.

I find this statement a little condescending. Last I checked, modern-day Scots weren't running around in kilts much anymore (with a few exceptions of course), so the advice given from our Scottish friends on Scottish dress comes mostly from a blue jeans wearing Scots.

Hopefully all went well at Cultural Day for the "kilt wearing American."

[duchessofnc]

I find this statement a little condescending. Last I checked, modern-day Scots weren't running around in kilts much anymore (with a few exceptions of course), so the advice given from our Scottish friends on Scottish dress comes mostly from a blue jeans wearing Scots.

Hopefully all went well at Cultural Day for the "kilt wearing American."

*rolls eyes* Whatever.

I know as a blue jean wearing American, I would trust Jock Scot's opinion because he is from Scotland and a regular kilt wearer. Besides which, isn't this thread a bit dated? Oh why not read the title of the thread!

[Jock Scot]

I find this statement a little condescending. Last I checked, modern-day Scots weren't running around in kilts much anymore (with a few exceptions of course), so the advice given from our Scottish friends on Scottish dress comes mostly from a blue jeans wearing Scots.

Hopefully all went well at Cultural Day for the "kilt wearing American."

Oh come on Bryan, this post has been done and dusted for months. Advice was asked for and I had hoped that I had answered respectfully------- besides, I don't own any jeans, never have! Happy Christmas.

[Bryan]

No, I apologize. I never actually looked at the date of the original post. I was just reading thread after thread and didn't realize I'd traveled that far back in time. The only reason I even posted was the "kilt wearing American" comment struck me as a little elitist is all.

Merry Christmas to you too, Jock Scot. And Happy New Year.

[Jock Scot]

No worries! You are,when all said and done, a kilted American! Just as I am a kilted Scot!

[Bryan]

No worries! You are,when all said and done, a kilted American! Just as I am a kilted Scot!

LOL, that is true in the end!!

[Nervous Jock]

I would think the more "Scottish" outfit would be jeans, a jumper, and a pair of trainers.

I would also say keep it simple.

Yip addidas samba's. footwear to the tartan army

[Ian.MacAllan]

I can't help noticing that no one addressed the subject of typical attire in which century? nor can I decide whether to lament, or rejoice in, the omission of such a severely complicating factor.

Well, anyway, best wishes to every one for the Holidays and the New Year!

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[ThistleDown]

I can't help noticing that no one addressed the subject of typical attire in which century? nor can I decide whether to lament, or rejoice in, the omission of such a severely complicating factor.

Ian, the original question -- 'way back when -- was: "which outfit better represents highland wear and Scottish culture, a black barathea argyll and waistcoat, a navy blue PC and waiscoat, or a white shirt, grey tweed waistcoat, and flat cap?" I can't think that the member was asking about another time when he was asking what to wear to school to best illustrate cultural diversity in America today.

[Phil]

Ian, the original question -- 'way back when -- was: "which outfit better represents highland wear and Scottish culture, a black barathea argyll and waistcoat, a navy blue PC and waiscoat, or a white shirt, grey tweed waistcoat, and flat cap?" I can't think that the member was asking about another time when he was asking what to wear to school to best illustrate cultural diversity in America today.

This is a bit of an oldie which has been resurrected but I have to repeat what I said earlier that a true representation of Scottish dress would be pretty much the same as found in America today. To give the impression that we Scots still bound across peat bogs dressed from head to toe in tartan, giving it laldy on a set of pipes is, I'm afraid, just another of those stereotypes which, to be honest, were never really true and to perpetuate the myth is only to mislead.