Tartan sashes, worn by males, worn with suits?

[Tarheel]

I admire Mr. Delany's "kilting thermals". If he was sliding stones toward the mark while curling there would be protection to his knees and dignity. The showmanship of his style is like the Norwegian olympic curling teams "checkered" pants.

[Sir Didymous]

As to the original post, I would recommend trews, a tartan tie and pocket square, cuff links, or something of that ilk. I can't speak to historic precedence as my knowledge is limited in terms of Highland attire. I can't say that the sash would look bad with a suit, provided that the colors of tie, etc. work with the tartan, but it isn't to my taste. That being said, if I were to wear it for such a reason, I would fasten it with a Masonic themed brooch of some form. I believe that you can get Masonic plaid brooches at www.kilts-n-stuff.com You could likely find them on ebay too, if your more of a bargain hunter.

[Stitchwiz]

Ha!! Good catch. He is wearing longjohns/thermal underwear. Family stories go that he wore them 365 days a year!!

Perfect for those with Cold Kneys! ...

[macwilkin]

As to the original post, I would recommend trews, a tartan tie and pocket square, cuff links, or something of that ilk. I can't speak to historic precedence as my knowledge is limited in terms of Highland attire. I can't say that the sash would look bad with a suit, provided that the colors of tie, etc. work with the tartan, but it isn't to my taste. That being said, if I were to wear it for such a reason, I would fasten it with a Masonic themed brooch of some form. I believe that you can get Masonic plaid brooches at www.kilts-n-stuff.com You could likely find them on ebay too, if your more of a bargain hunter.

Just my twa bob, take it for what it is, but personally, I think the "less-is-more" approach is better when it comes to emblems. In Scotland, the UK and the Commonwealth, masons do not overtly advertise themselves as such with all sorts of lapel pins, embroidered jackets, car emblems, etc. Generally (and yes, that is a generalization) Commonwealth masons tend to wear one item of jewelry -- a lapel badge or ring most often, and then only to that specific function. So for example, a member of the 18th Degree AASR would only wear that regalia to a meeting of that body, and not necessarily out in public on walkabout.

Again, these are my thoughts on it. Many brethren in the craft disagree, and that's fine. As I grow older, I like the minimalistic approach. It would be like wearing all of the York Rite (RA chapter, council and KT degrees) lapel badges, when a Knights Templar one says you have received all of them.

T.

[Highwayman]

I'm personally a minimalist myself, unless forced to wear some regalia I never wear a pin and my ring is plain stainless steel which looks like a band until examined closer. If I did adopt a sash, I'd be fine if the brooch didn't have anything Masonic on it, or if a brooch wasn't used. If I did wear a Masonic brooch, I may skip my ring, no pins of course, it would be the only visible symbol worn.

I always wonder why Masons pile on pins, cuff-links, ties and medals with our symbols on them at Masonic events...Is it a contest, or are they dressing up like football fans?

[Sir Didymous]

If you're looking for the less-is-more method of sash closure, you could try a nice polished blanket pin type kilt pin. It wouldn't show much, but it would do the job. I picked up my brass one at a Jo-ann Fabrics shop for $2. I only use it on my historical kilts, but I think it would be a nice understated way to handle your needs.

[duke_19_62]

I've seen many Brothers who could use this, if it were not a parody item,

I'm personally a minimalist myself, unless forced to wear some regalia I never wear a pin and my ring is plain stainless steel which looks like a band until examined closer. If I did adopt a sash, I'd be fine if the brooch didn't have anything Masonic on it, or if a brooch wasn't used. If I did wear a Masonic brooch, I may skip my ring, no pins of course, it would be the only visible symbol worn.

I always wonder why Masons pile on pins, cuff-links, ties and medals with our symbols on them at Masonic events...Is it a contest, or are they dressing up like football fans?

[Mike_Oettle]

Peter, that chap John Delaney seems to be suffering from TOS (tartan overload syndrome).

There is a large array of Masonic and Templar tartans around, but since most of them are for rather select groups, it would probably be an excellent idea for tartanless Masons to devise new tartans.
Regards,
Mike

PS: I am not a Mason and have never been, but my maternal grandfather was a past WM in the Scottish Rite (even though his parentage was English).

[macwilkin]

Peter, that chap John Delaney seems to be suffering from TOS (tartan overload syndrome).

There is a large array of Masonic and Templar tartans around, but since most of them are for rather select groups, it would probably be an excellent idea for tartanless Masons to devise new tartans.
Regards,
Mike

PS: I am not a Mason and have never been, but my maternal grandfather was a past WM in the Scottish Rite (even though his parentage was English).

Mike,

The GL of Scotland tartan and the Freemasons Universal tartans are, to my knowledge, open to any brother mason, regardless of jurisdiction.

T.

[Farmer Jones]

I've seen many Brothers who could use this, if it were not a parody item,

I have seen a few who could use a lapel extender. I wear none. I cannot even wear my 47th Proposition of Euclid, because the PC jacket does not have a breast pocket.