Weird Clothes are OK

[Bugbear]

I realized long ago that social conventions are mere constructs; they are completely dependent on time, place, and the people inhabiting the first two. Clothing is a near perfect example of this.

Weird clothes are just ones that don't fit the social situation a person is wearing them in. Some times, places, and groups are either open to, or indifferent towards various styles of clothing. Under loose or unspecified sartorial circumstances, I thoroughly enjoy seeing people wear anything from simple to outlandish; I like variety!

Over time, I have learned the value of working within both written and generally understood (but unwritten) dress codes. I like to find ways of dressing that are both individual and yet sufficiently conventional for wherever, whenever, and with whomever I find myself. I applaud people who exercise their freedom to dress however they please, but I don't personally like to draw undue attention to myself in my everyday life.

To that end, I tend to reserve my kilt wearing for particular occasions. I don't think the kilt is intrinsically weird, but rather a special, noble, and stylish type of clothing, not to mention Scotland's national attire. There are, however, more times than not where I wouldn't choose to wear the kilt...

I suppose I can relate to that, CMcG, though much of my time and place is related to toiling in dirt and compost.

To me, the Highland attire, particularly the black tie and formal attire, has too much flashiness for my tastes; for example, the silver buttons and cantle that are very nearly required.