What is Traditional Highland Dress?

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

So what is the ordinary American to do?

Dress as the ordinary Highland Scot would dress.

[Jock Scot]

Dress as the ordinary Highland Scot would dress.

Yes absolutely!

[Lyle1]

Dress as the ordinary Highland Scot would dress.

Except, hasn't it been mentioned in several discussions on this forum that the "ordinary highland scot" rarely wears a kilt?

I think that you are coming very close to taking traditional highland dress into the realm of historical reenactment, which is fine for those who want to do that. The thing is, though, that you need to recognize that the rules only apply to those who want to assume the highland dress role. The rest of us can wear whatever we feel is appropriate. I am not saying that wearing what you feel is "correct" traditional attire is wrong, but it is wrong to criticize and/or ridicule kilted folk who don't dress by your rules (and you do of course know that there are not really rules on how to dress).

[Jock Scot]

Except, hasn't it been mentioned in several discussions on this forum that the "ordinary highland scot" rarely wears a kilt?

I think that you are coming very close to taking traditional highland dress into the realm of historical reenactment, which is fine for those who want to do that. The thing is, though, that you need to recognize that the rules only apply to those who want to assume the highland dress role. The rest of us can wear whatever we feel is appropriate. I am not saying that wearing what you feel is "correct" traditional attire is wrong, but it is wrong to criticize and/or ridicule kilted folk who don't dress by your rules (and you do of course know that there are not really rules on how to dress).

What you say is quite correct, no argument from me there.Except that traditional Highland dress is as current now as it was 20,30,40,100 years ago.My view is that if you choose to dress traditionally then do so and don't cut corners, don't adapt radically and don't kid your self. If you want to wear the kilt and not dress traditionally then, whilst I personally might not like the look, you will have no argument from me.Of course if an opinion is asked for, then I might legitimately venture an opinion.

[ThistleDown]

Except, hasn't it been mentioned in several discussions on this forum that the "ordinary highland scot" rarely wears a kilt?

I think that you are coming very close to taking traditional highland dress into the realm of historical reenactment, which is fine for those who want to do that. The thing is, though, that you need to recognize that the rules only apply to those who want to assume the highland dress role. The rest of us can wear whatever we feel is appropriate. I am not saying that wearing what you feel is "correct" traditional attire is wrong, but it is wrong to criticize and/or ridicule kilted folk who don't dress by your rules (and you do of course know that there are not really rules on how to dress).

I don't think the statement "the ordinary highland scot rarely wears a kilt" should be taken too seriously, Lyle. On this forum alone there are several Highland Scots who wear civilian Highland dress daily and several who are frequently so dressed. There are not hordes of Highlanders leaping from heather hummock to heather hummock in full kit, that's for sure, but we are to be found if you keep your eyes open. Mind you, we are usually just going about our business so you won't find us in the same places as you, the visitor.

[Lyle1]

I don't think the statement "the ordinary highland scot rarely wears a kilt" should be taken too seriously, Lyle. On this forum alone there are several Highland Scots who wear civilian Highland dress daily and several who are frequently so dressed. There are not hordes of Highlanders leaping from heather hummock to heather hummock in full kit, that's for sure, but we are to be found if you keep your eyes open. Mind you, we are usually just going about our business so you won't find us in the same places as you, the visitor.

Hey, I was only going by what members of this forum who live in Scotland have said on a number of occasions.

[ThistleDown]

Hey, I was only going by what members of this forum who live in Scotland have said on a number of occasions.

Yes, for sure for sure. I sometimes think that we tell you that so you can be surprised when you see one of us in our native habitat still in full pelt. "Oh look (pointing) there's a kilt!" We charge for quick pics, did you know?

The key is that those of us who do wear Highland dress are not to be found on the High Street in full panoply. We are at home feeding the hens and undertaking other mundate tasks.

Changing subject: good heavens that's a fine knowledge of American furniture you have!

Rex

[Red Stag]

Baseball caps have been around for 150 years. See this article. How about a nice cashmere ball cap?

[artificer]

Baseball caps have been around for 150 years.

Syphilis has been around longer... It doesn't make it better.
According to 'Wiki', the hat style only became popular with the advent of latex foam rubber... I think that, pretty much, says it all.


As an item of apparel, it's nothing short of ghastly.

Should you need to fix your truck or mow the lawn (which I enjoy), by all means, wear away. Don't pretend that the 'cap' is a functional item of apparel for the gentleman.

[artificer]

Changing subject: good heavens that's a fine knowledge of American furniture you have!

Rex

tis no' American furniture at' all. The Frenchies are responsible for 'da.
Most of American stuff is made of logs.

(I did, however, spend over a decade in ID {Interior Design}). Gods know, it's gotta be worth som'in'.

Don't bother ta' quiz me onna 'mid century modern' furnishings (American 50's-60's). I live THAT life.