THCD or Nothing

[Father Bill]

Rex, I'm looking over the Rydale site and trying to decide on sizes (too big or too small). I'm assuming you've worn their shirts - would you describe them as 'roomy' or 'slim fit'?

[ThistleDown]

Rex, I'm looking over the Rydale site and trying to decide on sizes (too big or too small). I'm assuming you've worn their shirts - would you describe them as 'roomy' or 'slim fit'?

'Roomy', Bill. Yes, I've worn them for years and find them very comfortable. Ruth tells me I should wear a 'large', but I prefer 'extra-large'. These are casual shirts, most of brushed 100% cotton, but they are CHEAP and when I tire of them (long before they are worn out, I assure you) I have them laundered and present them in wrappers to a charity shop in Inverness. My understanding is that they are quickly snapped up. Try them, Bill, (XLG for one and XXLG, for a second) and pass on the one that doesn't suit. I'm not sure, but I think Rydale sells in Canada. They certainly will ship, although I suppose that means additional cost.

I wear them whenever an open-collar shirt is appropriate (and sometimes with a tweed tie).

[Father Bill]

'Roomy', Bill. Yes, I've worn them for years and find them very comfortable. Ruth tells me I should wear a 'large', but I prefer 'extra-large'. These are casual shirts, most of brushed 100% cotton, but they are CHEAP and when I tire of them (long before they are worn out, I assure you) I have them laundered and present them in wrappers to a charity shop in Inverness. My understanding is that they are quickly snapped up. Try them, Bill, (XLG for one and XXLG, for a second) and pass on the one that doesn't suit. I'm not sure, but I think Rydale sells in Canada. They certainly will ship, although I suppose that means additional cost.

I wear them whenever an open-collar shirt is appropriate (and sometimes with a tweed tie).

Sounds good. All cotton... means ironing, doesn’t it? Mine are polyester/cotton and I wear them the way they come out of the dryer. I’m just lazy, I guess.

[Jock Scot]

Sounds good. All cotton... means ironing, doesn’t it? Mine are polyester/cotton and I wear them the way they come out of the dryer. I’m just lazy, I guess.

What! Do you mean to say that you don't have staff to do the ironing etc.? Oh dear Bill, just what is the world coming to?

[Father Bill]

What! Do you mean to say that you don't have staff to do the ironing etc.? Oh dear Bill, just what is the world coming to?

[Taskr]

"I guess my question is should I strive for "THCD or nothing"? If a button-down collared shirt is too formal, then opt for jeans instead of a kilt?"

There are so many options within this (sometimes elusive) traditional dress concept, the least of which is that general wear materials and styles change. At some point "traditional" risks becoming "historic".

There are times where, when wearing the kilt, it just doesn't make sense to try to stick within a perceived style set. Common sense comfort that does not clash with the fact a kilt is strapped 'round your waist is what matters if you are fashion/style conscious, IMO. Lots of very smart shirts and jumpers that go well with the kilt for hiking comfort.