Fly Plaid or Mini-Fly Plaid

**KEArnold** · 7th February 11, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

I don't mean to tell you what, or not to wear,or how to spend your money, so I hope you will not take offence at my question. Do you really need a fly plaid? They are not what I would describe as essential kilt attire and as you mention that dreaded word "budget", I do wonder whether you will really need a fly plaid?

No offense taken, No I don't need it, I just think it would finalize my Prince Charlie Tux outfit., That's why I prefer a mini as it's not as bulky.

As for a full fly I think it looks nifty with the old style shirts. Kind of like a cape.

Sadly the Montgomery tartan isn't in mass production for anything but kilts right now.

**KEArnold** · 7th February 11, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by mookien

Though I don't own one, yet, and thus cannot give you first-hand advice, I like the half-belted plaid available at New House Highland, viewable and described at the url

http://www.newhousehighland.com/plaid1.html

The cost seems very reasonable to me. Good luck in your search

looks sharp, I like it.

**KEArnold** · 7th February 11, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by Chas

The mini fly plaid looks like a scarf to me.

Regards

Chas

I agree, although it's more open in the part that hangs down the back and tighter more "scarf" like for the part that fits under the epaulet on the jacket.

**slohairt** · 7th February 11, 09:39 PM

Montgomery Modern is available from both Lochcarron and the House of Edgar. What fabric was used for your kilt?

**mookien** · 7th February 11, 10:43 PM

While Jock Scott is correct in writing that a fly plaid is not "essential kilt attire", I can only give you the reasons I bought one for my kilt.

I like the way it looks - like a cape (as you mentioned) casually thrown over your shoulder in an insouciant sort of way and always ready, if you should need it (along with your dirk), ;-) and (most importantly for me) the traditional/historical suggestion of the breacan feile, which physically connects us in some indescribable way to our Scottish past.

If you don't mind spending the extra money, go for it! But, as I infer from John Hart's (slohairt) comment, try and find the same weaver who wove your Montgomery kilt, so that the plaid matches your kilt as closely as possible. Good luck in your decision and search.

**KEArnold** · 8th February 11, 07:05 AM

Originally Posted by slohairt

Montgomery Modern is available from both Lochcarron and the House of Edgar. What fabric was used for your kilt?

16 oz. Woven Acrylic Fiber.

I know, I know,

but for $91.00 It's one of the few I have found that I can afford.

Purchased from The Frugal Corner. DO MOT BUY CLAN ITEMS FROM THEM YOU WILL NEVER GET THEM. I'm still waiting for my kilt pin and cap badge to show up, it's been over a month now.