Newbie giveaway(s)

**Jock Scot** · 28th February 09, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by The Unkilted Heathen

Living in scotland i thought i might mentione how much of Jock Scot's list of donts that i have done

Don't wear a non tartan kilt. Tweed is not often seen and may still raise an eyebrow. done more than once in fact i am right now

Don't wear a flat cap,ball cap,John Deere type cap. Better to wear nothing on your head. once i didnt think it looked right

Don't wear feathers in your bonnet. this ones ok
Don't wear white hose. why not i like them?
Don't wear scrunched down hose. with boots
Don't wear trainers. last weekend
Don't wear more than one tartan. Cooper,Blackwatch,Makenzie

*runs and hide* Just incase Jock decides to hunt me down

Jordan

Might I draw your attention to the last don't on my list. I need not say more!

**Bugbear** · 28th February 09, 03:22 PM

Jock's right!

I learned my lesson...

**Nighthawk** · 1st March 09, 03:16 PM

So... This brings up a question in my mind, then. I plan on getting a wool black shadow tartan long plaid from SWK to use mostly for utilitarian purposes, such as keeping warm when I'm camping. I'm getting a black plaid so that it will match every single one of my kilts. Is a solid plaid with tartan kilts looked at as odd? Or what about a black plaid with a saffron kilt?

**Bugbear** · 1st March 09, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

So... This brings up a question in my mind, then. I plan on getting a wool black shadow tartan long plaid from SWK to use mostly for utilitarian purposes, such as keeping warm when I'm camping. I'm getting a black plaid so that it will match every single one of my kilts. Is a solid plaid with tartan kilts looked at as odd?

Yes, Nighthawk, but you are not in Scotland, and I'm sure there are many other things about you that will be looked at as odd.

**Nighthawk** · 2nd March 09, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by Ted Crocker

Yes, Nighthawk, but you are not in Scotland, and I'm sure there are many other things about you that will be looked at as odd.

Don't get cute, Ted. I was talking about my attire.

**Dan R Porter** · 2nd March 09, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Alright this is a Scot's pet peeve list for those that want to wear the kilt in Scotland.

Don't wear the kilt below the centre of the knee. Just at the top of the kneecap would be best.
Don't wear a non tartan kilt. Tweed is not often seen and may still raise an eyebrow.
Don't wear a flat cap,ball cap,John Deere type cap. Better to wear nothing on your head.
Don't wear feathers in your bonnet.
Don't wear white hose.
Don't wear scrunched down hose.
Don't wear trainers.
Don't wear more than one tartan.
Last but not least.
DON'T TRY TO TELL A SCOT HOW TO WEAR THE KILT. Even if you do actually know better than him!

A kilt should not be worn without a flat cap

**Jock Scot** · 2nd March 09, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by Dan R Porter

A kilt should not be worn without a flat cap

As you wish.

**McClef** · 2nd March 09, 01:46 PM

Hmmm "worn properly" is like one of those "how long is a piece of string" questions!

Most replies appear to be about the accessories rather than the kilt itself and that will always provide bones of contention.

Common sense dictates that it should be with the pleats at the rear and not lower than mid knee. The rest depends upon occasion and sense of taste or preference. What one would wear with a kilt around the house and at a fully formal occasion are vastly different.

It is said that former Chief Justice Warren Berger stated that he could not define obscenity but that he knew it when he saw it. It can be the same with kilts and what determines what is proper. Individual peeves are not necessarily the best guide either as I have seen many posts that run along the lines of "not what I would wear, but you manage to carry it off" lines.

**Bugbear** · 2nd March 09, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

Don't get cute, Ted. I was talking about my attire.

I can't help it, Nighthawk, cute is part of my nature.

I too am flawd and looked apon as odd, so understand, in a twisted and un-related way, your own oddness, Hawk. It is, after all, the way you agreed to be created and the role you play in the great balance of things.

**Spc. Scott** · 2nd March 09, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by McClef

It is said that former Chief Justice Warren Berger stated that he could not define obscenity but that he knew it when he saw it. It can be the same with kilts and what determines what is proper. Individual peeves are not necessarily the best guide either as I have seen many posts that run along the lines of "not what I would wear, but you manage to carry it off" lines.

Pretty much comes down to this. I say have a look at the oodles of pics on here for ideas. Strap it on. Look in the mirror. If you think you look decent and you feel good, then by all means, head on out!