The Importance of knowing the Rules of Kilted Fashion

[Jock Scot]

I agree. However, it does cause a bit of a stirr and some confusing ripples in the pond when the traditionalist do not agree on the fashion rules.

Also, I have sensed that some breaking of the rules, flat caps, cause more pain for the members from Scotland than they let on...

Well you are not wrong Ted, I, for one, like to see the kilt worn in the traditional way. I understand a certain amount of "convention bending" by those that know what's what and I happily put that down to personal flair.

I respect that it is all down to personal choice, but what baffles me, are those that ask how wear this that and the other PROPERLY,they are given an honest reply by many and then they completely ignore the advice and then post a "look at me" picture here and then they wonder(I assume) why they get no replies from the "traditionalists! In the nicest possible way The end result is a joke! That's why there are dress conventions! To guide the unwary and to complement the host,if there is one, and not to make yourself look like a lemon.

As to Jamie's hat, well-----------------------.

[Bugbear]

... not to make yourself look like a lemon.

As to Jamie's hat, well-----------------------.

Well... I grow lemons, and I could see how one would not want to look like one... Especially the Volkamer lemons I grow; they're very, very ugly.

[Jock Scot]

Well... I grow lemons, and I could see how one would not want to look like one... Especially the Volkamer lemons I grow; they're very, very ugly.

Now then Ted, you are a very important chap! Where would we gin drinkers be without lemons?

[Bugbear]

Now then Ted, you are a very important chap! Where would we gin drinkers be without lemons?

So there is a Scottish connection to Arizona.

[Panache]

...Where would we gin drinkers be without lemons?

...Or tonic water!

Cheers

Jamie

[Hamish]

...Or tonic water!

Cheers

Jamie

....... or ice!

Take care,
Ham.

[DryFly]

Great post Jamie. I would also add that I heartily agree with Jordan, Conventions, Rules, Unbreakable Kilted Law should merit its own sticky. I respect the opinions in this community and have benefitted from many discussions ( both contributing and reading only).

Those with a more formal/traditional outlook keep me from embarasing myself and help to educate me as well.

Those who could care less keep me from taking myself too seriously.

DryFly

[CDNSushi]

....... or ice!

Take care,
Ham.

Ha! Funny you should mention that. In this country, 90% of all residences (houses and apartments) lack central heating. It is not unusual for the rooms in my house to be around 2-4 degrees Celsius this time of year. The only advantage is that I don't need ice in my drinks and I conserve on fridge space as I don't need to refrigerate my beers -- they just sit in my hallway under the stairs.

In fact, a few years ago, one of our friends had it so cold in her apartment, during the winter she would regularly have to keep her contact lenses and solutions IN THE FRIDGE because left out in the room, they would freeze.

Crazy country...

[Carolina Kiltman]

I have to agree to the use of the term "conventions" rather than "rules" for non military/quasi-military. Then there are "dress codes" which fall somewhere in between. To me the Hollywood types, trying to be "real individualists" have done a great disservice to the rest of the world. If I remember, they were the ones who started the Sport-Jacket/Jeans combination. . . . .

When it comes to Kilts, the same conventions apply. There are levels of "dress" as there are anywhere else. If I am meeting with business men, and I am going to wear my kilt, then I'll wear the kilted equivalent of a business suit. If I am going to man the CFVSC tent at a highland games, then I will dress for what is comfortable for the weather (anywhere from bloody hot to cold rain) I will, however, not wear a T-shirt, it is not "dressy" enough, IMHO. A polo shirt with a clan crest? certainly.

There are, however certain conventions when wearing the traditional kilt, and have already been mentioned many times.

[Ayin McFye]

Now then Ted, you are a very important chap! Where would we gin drinkers be without lemons?

Gin already makes me make the face like I just sucked on a lemon. I don't need to add an actual lemon to the mix. I might implode. You fine sophisticated gents can keep your Gin (more for you anyways).