Gent's "LOOK" for Church & Buffet - Puffer

[JSFMACLJR]

See my above post; and yes I was getting flamboyant with my description. Historically the modern kilt is only 400 to 500 years old. Modern Scots did not co-exist with Pictish tribes. I must reign in my tendency to be effusive.

Thanks, I missed that one!!!

[macwilkin]

Officers of Scottish regiments carried walking sticks ( what an American would call a "cane"). They would carry the stick on parade hooked around their arm behind the elbow and held in the hand. When the RHR left Hong Kong I believe sticks were carried by the officers. I could be wrong, but I certainly remember a film clip of some of the garrison bording a troop ship with the officers carrying sticks.

What say you Nervous Jock?

Cheers,
Sandford

All of the officers depicted in Tunes of Glory carry them.

Regards,

Todd

[BroosterB1]

Number 1, I would like to point out that the kilt wasn't even around when the Picts or Celts existed. However, I would not wish to be around an individual who is wearing a kilt because they are trying to be a non-conformist because they are completely missing the mark on why I love and admire kilts.

I love and admire kilts because they are an integral part of my heritage. My Scottish Heritage.

I too am proud of my Scottish Roots, however while I might be celebrating those connections, I like wearing kilts, period. In my area of the country, unless you are carrying a set of bagpipes, wearing the kilt is very, very non conformist. I have never shyed away from doing things I like to do because of what other people think, and I am not about to start now.

For the most part, I believe, we all wear the Kilt not to honor ancestors, but rather because we like how we look, and feel, while we are wearing it. Which was exactly the point of my earlier post. We can be locked into a false sense of apropos, promulgated in the mid-19th century by Victorian England, or we can embrace the possibilities that our differences provide, and thus be willing to try things that not everyone will find as their cup of tea.

Cheers

[macwilkin]

I too am proud of my Scottish Roots, however while I might be celebrating those connections, I like wearing kilts, period. In my area of the country, unless you are carrying a set of bagpipes, wearing the kilt is very, very non conformist. I have never shyed away from doing things I like to do because of what other people think, and I am not about to start now.

I've worn a kilt since I was 18 years old, but I never wore it specifically to be a "non-conformist"; I wore it as a part of a reenacting group, and mainly to honour my ancestors. I suppose that made a bit "non-conformist" among my peers, but only indirectly.

For the most part, I believe, we all wear the Kilt not to honor ancestors, but rather because we like how we look, and feel, while we are wearing it. Which was exactly the point of my earlier post. We can be locked into a false sense of apropos, promulgated in the mid-19th century by Victorian England, or we can embrace the possibilities that our differences provide, and thus be willing to try things that not everyone will find as their cup of tea.

Cheers

But Highland dress is not locked into the mid 19th century England; if you look at a number of the photos posted in the vintage kilt thread, you will see how Highland attire has evolved over the years based on trends in military and civilian attire.

Regards,

Todd

[BroosterB1]

But Highland dress is not locked into the mid 19th century England; if you look at a number of the photos posted in the vintage kilt thread, you will see how Highland attire has evolved over the years based on trends in military and civilian attire.
Regards,

Todd

Exactly my point, Highland and Kilted dress continues to evolve, and as such Puffer's ensemble is very much in the same tradition.

[macwilkin]

Exactly my point, Highland and Kilted dress continues to evolve, and as such Puffer's ensemble is very much in the same tradition.

You miss my meaning, though. You implied that traditionalists were stuck in a 19th century Victorian England version of Highland attire, when in fact, the traditionalist version of Highland dress has actually evolved, whilst still maintaining a standard form of dress.

T.

[Panache]

Perhaps we should get back to giving feedback to Puffer folks?

Cheers

Jamie

[BroosterB1]

Aye,aye captain, heal to and tack down wind. I still think Puffer's ensamble works.ith:

[beloitpiper]

I like the look! Personally, the only thing I would change is the sporran and the way you wear the plaid. The sporran is great, but too "independent", if you understand my meaning. It stands out too much. I think a more subdued sporran would've worked better with this gorgeously subdued outfit. Also, and this is just me being nit-picky, I think the plaid is hanging down too far in the front.

As a whole, I love it. the Ike jacket looks awesome and the cane is a brilliant choice.

[SFCRick]

I think you look great and I like the Gentlemans Plaid.