BCAC - I understand how you feel. I kind of felt that way when I first joined this group. But the more I read the more I realized that the opinions vary here as much as anywhere else.
And there was also a lot of useful information to be garnered
I got interested in all things Scottish from attending highland games here in New England.
So jacobite shirts were everywhere. As well as off-white hose.
I got all my “Scottish stuff” based on what I saw at these games.

I have 3 different color jacobite shirts. I even have a jacobite swordsman’s vest. I wear the jacobite stuff when I’m working our clan tent at the highland games. In my opinion it’s OK to look “costumy” working at the games.
I feel that attendants expect to see the paraders dressed in something different than an argyle jacket and tie, but when I’m wearing the kilt at any other time, I shy away from anything that might make it look like a costume.

I understand the aversion to off-white hose but I personally don’t see anything wrong with how they look. However, since I’ve belonged here, I can honestly say that every picture I’ve seen where color or diced hose are being worn looks better than off-white hose.

This forum is a great place for information. As long as you can distinguish the opinion from the fact you can learn a lot.
The general consensus IS that you should wear what you’re comfortable wearing. It’s only in specific discussions that the different opinions are exchanged.
I haven’t seen anyone post a picture here and be berated and chastised for what they’re wearing. If they ask for a critique, they’ll get one. And if you got a new jacobite shirt and wanted to show it off here, I’m sure no-one would belittle you for wearing it. (at least not publicly on the forum).

I for one don’t care how good someone’s outfit is if his sporran is hanging too low. It ruins the whole thing for me. But that’s me. I have my opinions just like everyone else.

These are a great bunch of people here. They’ll support you when you need it and they’ll give you thier opinion when you ask for it. And they’ll probably let you wear a jacobite shirt if you want to.

Gary

PS Also, listen to Jock Scot. He knows what he’s talking about

PSS I have 3 XL jacobite shirts I'll sell you if you're interested.
1 white, 1 black, 1 denim.