tights ?

[Dreadbelly]

The Blackwatch wore leggings. Wool ones. I've seen pictures.

Pretty sure they didn't wear tights though. That's Nancy.

[Raphael]

I hate tights and I am a Cyclist. I much prefer riding in shorts, even when the temperature drops below 10 degree C.

[macwilkin]

The Blackwatch wore leggings. Wool ones. I've seen pictures.

Pretty sure they didn't wear tights though. That's Nancy.

See my earlier post. (no. 6)

Only in North America during the French & Indian (Seven Year's) War, and then, not every ranker in the regiment did -- Reid mentions that field modifications were documented in standing orders, given the heavily forested region where the majority of the campaigns took place. These "field expedient" modifications were not stanard uniform issue. It was not my intention to mislead anyone into thinking that these were part of the uniform.

btw, I should point out that the Royal Highland Regiment's (the old 42nd Regiment of Foot) nickname is "The Black Watch", referring to their nickname in the Gaelic, "Am Frieceadan Dubh".

Cheers,

Todd

[James]

Can I suggest that there is a point of principle here-first though, I've never felt the need or desire to wear tights-so it is principle: not what I do or might do.

For a formal event one would look to a traditional kilt worn in the conventional manner.

However if we accept all the variations for day to day wear-be it the new style purported kilts-high boots and rolled down socks-all sorts of variations which will be entirely alien to the traditionalist: how can we then oppose anyone who wants to wear tights for practical/preference, rather than cross dressing reasons?

Quite simply we cannot have it both ways: either we accept the variations-or all variations are banned and kilt wearing is only for the traditionalist who observes all the conventions. In which case my propensity to wear a side sporran-the various variants such as the Utilikilt and so on must be stopped.


James

[Doc Hudson]

Good points James

[davedove]

Can I suggest that there is a point of principle here-first though, I've never felt the need or desire to wear tights-so it is principle: not what I do or might do.

For a formal event one would look to a traditional kilt worn in the conventional manner.

However if we accept all the variations for day to day wear-be it the new style purported kilts-high boots and rolled down socks-all sorts of variations which will be entirely alien to the traditionalist: how can we then oppose anyone who wants to wear tights for practical/preference, rather than cross dressing reasons?

Quite simply we cannot have it both ways: either we accept the variations-or all variations are banned and kilt wearing is only for the traditionalist who observes all the conventions. In which case my propensity to wear a side sporran-the various variants such as the Utilikilt and so on must be stopped.


James

All very good points James. If you're going to an event where a certain "uniform" is required, including formal events, there are rules you should follow. Otherwise, where the kilt however you want. Nobody has the right to tell you otherwise, no matter how "funny" you might look.

It always irratates me when people are establishing their own rules, but it's only okay to follow their variations.

[Scotus]

James: How about it's for the simple reason that it looks silly and defeats the purpose of wearing a kilt in the first place? If you want to wear trews, wear trews; but, don't put on a kilt with tights. We are not school girls who have to wear a tartan skirt to school on a cold day, thus forcing us to wear tights for extra warmth. This simply crosses over the line of acceptable kilt practice. No one has to write down a rule.

I should probably know better than to venture into this particular sub-heading in the forum. "Contemporary & Non-Traditional Kilts" is not where a fellow like myself belongs. ;)

[bear]

I think that kilts are one of the most masculine garments and should be worn in a masculine fashion.
Tights take away from that look.

[Bob C]

If you wear tights under a kilt, you will look like a ballerina.

And, I will laugh at you.

[Dreadbelly]

Like this Bob C?