I'm a little late to this thread, but I'd like to add my view.

There are, undeniably, a set of rules associated with the wearing of traditional Highland dress. They have evolved slowly over a long time. Although the letter and interpretation of the fine detail of those rules can be mulled over and dissected ad infinitum, in the main those rules are set.

HOWEVER. No one is going to enforce those rules except yourself. A true gentleman will never tell you to your face that you've dressed inappropriately (unless you ask him!). If you want to break the rules, go ahead.

I just think that it's always better to KNOW the rules before you break them. That's the difference between defiance and a mistake.

just my view~ I greatly appreciate the input of our traditionalists, particularly Jock, and would urge them all to keep it up and fight the good fight!