Tweed kilts as more than Day Wear?

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Very true Jock. Military apples do not equal civilian apples, but they can cross pollinate and influence each other. The first example I can think of is the old Napoleonic Sideburns. A civilian fashion influences military fashion, which turns around and influences civilian fashion.

Back to the last question though, does Hodden Grey meet the definition of tweed? And as civilians, are we applying the tweed standards for formality upon such a kilt or treating it as a normal kilt would?

I don’t think hodden is exactly the same as tweed but it is a coarse cloth like tweed is. I’d probably view and use it in the same way. I think it would contrast the finer cloth of black tie in an unflattering way.

That’s a personal opinion only though.

It appears that the London regiment has gray doublets and it looks alright. Maybe with a gray barathea argyle or Prince Charlie? I don’t know I just have a hard time imagining it looking good outside of a uniform.

Here is Prince Edward in his uniform as royal honorary colonel of he London Scottish regiment.


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