Over doing it

[Jock Scot]

Nathan.

I have seen the late MacLeod of Macleod's jacket in action many times and have always admired it's cut. Two thoughts arise from those memories.

Firstly, the Western Highlands are well known for their individual interpretations of Highland Dress(formal) attire. You mention in another post the Duke of Argyll's splendid "salmon Jacket" and there are many other examples to be seen in the Western Highlands, tartan jackets and tartan waist coats cut on the bias, jackets and waistcoats of velvet, other than black, are also fine examples of this areas thinking on formal Highland attire. Even so, they are probably more the exception than the rule. I also think that deep pockets help no end too!

Secondly, many who wear these sorts of jackets are often, not always, high profile people who are used to the limelight and therefore enjoy getting noticed. Some, like the the late MacLeod of MacLeod were involved in the "entertainments world"( not sure that is what he would have called it! ) so cutting a dash comes as second nature to them. I find it interesting that many members here, who have a connection to the "entertainment world" are often the ones who are pushing at the bounderies with their kilt attire. Perhaps it goes with the job?

Since I recycled most of my kilt attire amongst my family I find my one sporran and strap, one set of flashes, two kilt jackets(both argylls), one bow tie, one SD make my kilt attire decisions even easier!

[creagdhubh]

Nathan.

I have seen the late MacLeod of Macleod's jacket in action many times and have always admired it's cut. Two thoughts arise from those memories.

Firstly, the Western Highlands are well known for their individual interpretations of Highland Dress(formal) attire. You mention in another post the Duke of Argyll's spendid "salmon Jacket" and there are many other examples to be seen in the Western Highlands, tartan jackets and tartan waist coats cut on the bias, jackets and waistcoats of velvet, other than black, are also fine examples of this areas thinking on formal Highland attire. Even so, they are probably more the exception than the rule. I also think that deep pockets help no end too!

Precisely, Jock. Excellent point here and I completely agree with you.

[Nathan]

Jock: You've got me on two counts! I'm of Western Highland/Hebridean stock AND I'm in the music industry. The idea of dressing like I hired my kit or am simply in a pipe band uniform gives me no personal satisfaction.

That said, time and place must be considered.