From another thread, but off topic:
Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
Women wearing the kilt in a pipe band happens and for the sake of uniformity it is accepted practice, but how much nicer is the look of a lady band member who is dressed in a tartan skirt, wearing tights, instead of the unflattering bulky kilt hose, and light but sensible, female type shoes.
I have long thought that women in pipe bands ought to wear tartan skirts along women's blouses, cross ties (or similar) to match the men's long ties, and women's jackets. What I am not sure of, though, is footwear. Most pipe bands perform and compete in the middle of fields. Obviously heels wouldn't be very practical, but I suppose there are flats or other options, but it might be hard to maintain a uniform appearance. As to the overall aspect of uniformity, I think it is irrelevant. Women in the armed forces have had similar but different uniforms from the men since there have been women in the military. But that brings up a question specifically relating to the kilt. Are there women in the Highland regiments? If so, what do they wear? I think I've seen some women in the pipe bands, but there they do the same as civilian women in pipe bands and wear what the men wear. What about their regular dress uniforms?