Question from wife

[Dughlas mor]

I am quite sure that you mean no offence whatsoever and likewise, argument was far from being my intention, but I am pointing out the view of some Scots that you seem to be unaware of. To many Scots the kilt is more than "just clothing", it has added to it cultural, historical, family, National and traditional connections that many----not all---- non-Scots fail to take into consideration. Now you know.

A very appropriate post for # 12000. Congratulations, sir. Thanks for hanging in there with us.

[OC Richard]

When I was kilted last, my wife asked me if I were Italian, would I wear a Toga?

My answer would be simple: Highland Dress is traditional, the toga is historical.

[Pleater]

The toga wearing students were quite correct, a Roman citisen in nothing but a toga would be considered correctly dressed in any situation - though presumably he would add sandals when venturing out into the street. Togas would normally consist of rather more fabric than the average sheet.
They were rather like the long plaids worn by drummers and pipers, and arranged in much the same way, though far more loosely wrapped so they were not drawn into tight folds. They were wide enough to cover the body from beneath the right arm down to the ankle and in their simplest form were long enough to wrap around the back, go over the left shoulder and down to the ground in front, and similarly across the chest and over the shoulder then down to the ground behind. There were more elaborate drapings as the fashions changed, and everyone but the emperor would put a cloak over the top - if they had one - in bad weather.

Even if global warming makes the concept of a light and airy garment something longed for in the height of Summer, I can't see the toga making a comeback, though.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[Mike S]

I'm Scottish, Welsh AND German. Lederhosen would never do for me though, as my ancestry is Prussian.

[OC Richard]

if global warming makes the concept of a light and airy garment something longed for

It would make for plenty of rain-gear and umbrellas, for sure: a warm earth is a rainy earth.

[James Hood]

JockScot,

Enormous congrats on your 12,000 th post!!!!!

'Can only imagine how much subject matter on this e-forum, you have metaphorically walked over like hard paths and streets and in parallel, how much you have slogged through like smelly peat bogs.

Your inputs and thoughtful observations are always welcome. Thank you from this e-forum duffer!

Anne,

Thank you so much for sharing your "toga knowledge." Your depth of study and clothing-construction skills / in-mind-database are constant sources of jaw dropping, "...wow!"

...'still think this thread should be in the "Toga" sub-forum....

[Profane James]

To be fair...if it weren't for the ignorance of those 'outwith', that number would be substantially lower! LoLz!

*takes a vulgar bow*

[Pleater]

It would make for plenty of rain-gear and umbrellas, for sure: a warm earth is a rainy earth.

Perhaps the latest fashion for Spring 2050, toga and military quality rain cape with pouch for waterproof hose....

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[Pleater]

Anne,
Thank you so much for sharing your "toga knowledge." Your depth of study and clothing-construction skills / in-mind-database are constant sources of jaw dropping, "...wow!"

...'still think this thread should be in the "Toga" sub-forum....

Thank you, kind sir.
I just have that sort of mind - it used to have a better memory, it has got a lot slower these days.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[Leprechaun 91]

It would make for plenty of rain-gear and umbrellas, for sure: a warm earth is a rainy earth.

If Scotland, Washington State, and Oregon are any indication, so is a cold earth...