Quote Originally Posted by Tobus View Post
We do love beating this dead horse, don't we?

It's important to draw the distinction between labels such as Tommy Hilfiger (a fashion label, which is meant to be worn by anyone who likes it) and tartan (which is traditionally only worn by those who have an affiliation to its group). The two are not the same. Likewise, a sports team logo is meant to be worn by fans, and aggressively marketed for that purpose. A clan tartan, however, is not.

Father Bill is closer with his analogy on clerical dress, and we can extend that to any uniform of groups whose membership must be earned. These are items of distinction which signify that you belong to a group. And yes, there's a difference in that it is earned versus a clan tartan being something you're (usually) affiliated with by birth. But still, these symbols are much more meaningful than fashion labels and fan-based organisational logos. When wearing a clan tartan, you are representing yourself as being affiliated with that clan whether it's your intent or not. Which is why I stress that you should consider your audience. Will they know? Will they care? Base your decision on that. Etiquette has everything to do with context.
Well said, Tobus. I couldn't agree more.