Fly plaid in action

**KiltedMariner** · 13th March 12, 04:03 PM

Greetings,

So, following the advice of folks here, I decided to keep the new Bruce fly plaid I purchased (even though the tartan "size" is not exactly the same as my kilt):

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...part-ii-72069/

Here is the new fly plaid in action last Saturday at the Cape Cod St. Pat's parade:

Whattya think of the plaid? Before you poo poo the uniform, I KNOW it is not a proper regimental outfit. Notice, however, we have a more "loose" impression.

Thanks for looking.

Richard

**LitTrog** · 13th March 12, 04:16 PM

I can't remember if I commented on your original thread, but I remember it. I still think the larger sett adds to rather than detracts from the entire thing. Good choice to stick with it, methinks.

Looks like you and your lads had fun!

**HenryT** · 13th March 12, 04:26 PM

The assorted fellows look well, plaid looks good... I hope the barefooted fellow didn't step on any broken bottles or you didn't follow any elephants in the parade, for his sake.

Henry

**Jock Scot** · 13th March 12, 11:54 PM

I think the plaid is fine and in the context of the band as a whole I think the outfit works well. If I may-----this is not a criticism, but a thought for you to ponder over-----have you tried raising the kilt up to at least mid knee cap height? I know kilts have a habit of moving South whilst marching and might not have started out like it is in the picture, but-----. Anyway, you may find your whole outfit will be far more striking with the kilt worn higher. Oh by the way, a smart salute, well done. My old drill instructor, long gone now, would approve.

**CMcG** · 14th March 12, 12:01 AM

Originally Posted by KiltedMariner

Whattya think of the plaid?

It looks very flashy, but also like a pain in the @rse. What was it like marching with it?

**davidg** · 14th March 12, 12:59 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

If I may-----this is not a criticism, but a thought for you to ponder over-----have you tried raising the kilt up to at least mid knee cap height? I know kilts have a habit of moving South whilst marching and might not have started out like it is in the picture, but-----.

Apart from camera angle being slightly above and looking down if you take in the arc of the front leg, which is at its extreme forward swing and the arc of the rear leg at its extreme rear swing the kilt MAY be at its correct height. It's difficult to tell for sure unless both feet are together and stationary and the camera angle is horizontal at knee level

On the other hand, Jock may be right

and hitching the kilt higher certainly wouldn't hurt any, perhaps to top of knee cap

**David Thorpe** · 14th March 12, 02:36 AM

As an old retired sailor, it does my heart good to see good seafaring men on parade (not our strong suit). As to the sett difference, I don't see any problem. Because it's the same tartan, it works fine for me.

**CMcG** · 14th March 12, 02:56 AM

Originally Posted by davidg

Apart from camera angle being slightly above and looking down if you take in the arc of the front leg, which is at its extreme forward swing and the arc of the rear leg at its extreme rear swing the kilt MAY be at its correct height. It's difficult to tell for sure unless both feet are together and stationary and the camera angle is horizontal at knee level

On the other hand, Jock may be right

and hitching the kilt higher certainly wouldn't hurt any, perhaps to top of knee cap

Jock is usually right when it comes to these matters! Hitching the kilt higher helps to guard against the vagaries of camera angle and motion. Showing a bit more knee, regardless of how bonnie or knobbly, just gives the whole look more swagger, more flavour, more polish. That, and the ladies prefer it

I aim for the hem to hit about the top of my knee.

**tulloch** · 14th March 12, 09:07 AM

All in step too. Looks great. I think we will be in the same parade in Athol later this season. I look forward to seeing it then.

**creagdhubh** · 14th March 12, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

I think the plaid is fine and in the context of the band as a whole I think the outfit works well. If I may-----this is not a criticism, but a thought for you to ponder over-----have you tried raising the kilt up to at least mid knee cap height? I know kilts have a habit of moving South whilst marching and might not have started out like it is in the picture, but-----. Anyway, you may find your whole outfit will be far more striking with the kilt worn higher. Oh by the way, a smart salute, well done. My old drill instructor, long gone now, would approve.

Agreed.