how do I put on a fly plaid?

[cable scot]

This is about where I wear it.



I hate the thought of sticking a pin through my jackets so I have a heavy brooch and I wear it a little lower on my shoulder than some choose to do,I find that also when I wear it alittle lower it tends not to pull on my jacket as much.That said if you don't pin it to your jacket it will slide around through the night and you'll have to fiddle with it from time to time.If you want to pin it to stay in place I would use safety pins(the smallest that will do the job)and pin it on the back side under or near the brooch, so the pins are hidden under the plaid.

I hope this helps,others know more than I about such things.
Regards
Andy

[Glen]

Here is my contribution...



Closer view, also not pinned to jacket, just weighted.

[cable scot]

Look'n sharp Glen,love the blue PC w/ the white vest n' tie, it goes well w/ your trews IMHO. Was this pic for an event or for an example?

Regards Andy

[Glen]

Look'n sharp Glen,love the blue PC w/ the white vest n' tie, it goes well w/ your trews IMHO. Was this pic for an event or for an example?

Regards Andy

Oh, no, from an event last June. Others in highland white tie, doublets mainly, but I thought the PC would work...

[Chase]

Look'n sharp Glen,love the blue PC w/ the white vest n' tie, it goes well w/ your trews IMHO. Was this pic for an event or for an example?

Regards Andy

2nd that quote...Excellent photo!

[Friday]

how do I put on a fly plaid?
1) Catch the fly.
2) Check to see if the fly's plaid will match your kilt.
3) Ask fly for help.

The broach does not have to be very heavy to counter balance the plaid. Since the plaid is passed under the shoulder strap there will be friction from the strap to help hold the plaid in place. Consider using one of the heavy duty rare earth magnets instead of pinning through your jacket. If the broach is ferrous place the magnet inside the jacket and place broach on top on the outside of jacket. If the broach is not ferrous place a second magnet within the folds of the plaid and place over the magnet inside the jacket.

[AKScott]

My experience is limited to being the groom at my own wedding, but I suggest moving your flask from your sporran to the left breast pocket of your jacket to contribute to the counterweight equation.

[piperdown]

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Is this photo looking back through a mirror? From what I understand (others chime in if I'm mistaken), the plaid is worn on the left shoulder.

[cable scot]

Is this photo looking back through a mirror? From what I understand (others chime in if I'm mistaken), the plaid is worn on the left shoulder.[/QUOTE]

It usually is I think,but as I'm left-handed this feels more comfortable.

[molly cunneen]

Ah Andy you are so handsome.