A Lasses Wear Thread

[Macman]

Here is my wife just before heading down to the local to celebrate Tartan Day Eve. She's wearing her NYC tartan mini. It can be dressed down or up depending on the mood.

[Ancienne Alliance]

Here is my wife just before heading down to the local to celebrate tartan day. She's in her NYC tartan.

Absolutely lovely, if I may.

[skeeney]

If I may break it to you gently -

Gents, you wear kilts (so I am told) because of the comfort and freedom they offer -

But the words "comfort" and "freedom" do not belong in the same universe as the words "corset", "bustier", and "four inch heels". Even "three inch heels". The only way I will wear such things willingly is if I know they will be coming off in short order.

[davedove]

But the words "comfort" and "freedom" do not belong in the same universe as the words "corset", "bustier", and "four inch heels". Even "three inch heels". The only way I will wear such things willingly is if I know they will be coming off in short order.

I'll admit I like the way high heels look on a lady, but I also recognize how bad they are for your feet.

The same thing with the corsets and such. I can't even imagine how restricting all that boning and stuff can be.

[string]

The same thing with the corsets and such. I can't even imagine how restricting all that boning and stuff can be.

Ah, well it all depends on the style and how you wear it. Any type can be uncomfortable, especially if you are unaccustomed, it is not made to fit properly, and if you lace it too tightly.

The stays that I wear for 18th century reenacting are VERY comfortable. They do not cinch in at the waist at all, and are not supposed to. It is very much like wearing a back brace with bust support. It holds my spine straight, and with some of the back problems I have it holds it straighter than I can do on my own.
The 18th century style of lacing is to inhale as much air as possible as you tighten, so that the stays do not keep you from breathing and at the same time are tight enough not to shift about.
From archaeological evidence we know that if you live in stays from the time you are five your ribcage will be slightly more rounded than is natural but this would not be a significant health problem and for some people could even increase their air intake.

What we would think of as a corset with tight lacing was an invention of the mid 19th century (and while the stays worn in the first pirates of the Caribbean movie were correct, the terminology and the behavior that was related to them is completely erroneous. Elizabeth Swann would not have even thought the word corset, as that is also a 19th century term.)

[Ancienne Alliance]

If I may break it to you gently -

Gents, you wear kilts (so I am told) because of the comfort and freedom they offer -

The only way I will wear such things willingly is if I know they will be coming off in short order.

That's exactly the way I consider it also ! But "You can keep your hat on !"

sorry for that last one. Just too tempting !

As far as comfort and freedom, well that's what many of us say...
But frankly for instance, and that's just my personal opinion, I can't be a real couch potato in a kilt : I'd worry about my pleats.
Wearing a kilt, I represent , I incarnate , family values and valour; I feel eyes looking at me, thus I sit and stand straight. I don't even breathe the same way.
I'm a far from feeling free and comfortable but heck ! do I look good in a kilt! (so I am told ...) I'm the happiest man in the world !

best,
Robert

[TatterDel]

I own a 'ladies kited skirt'. It goes on much like a man's kilt with overlapping aprons and buckles and a kilt pin. It is cut for a lady and is the proper length just below the knee. It is of a weaver's choice not a clan tartan. I have worn it with a dressy blouse with jabot as well as other dress blouses. Can I wear it in a more casual form? What shirt/ top would be appropriate (the corset look would not go). And what do I wear on my feet? Summer heat is too hot for nylon (or silk) hosiery and dress shoes are not practical at highland games.
Do ladies ever wear 'kilt hose'? can a casual shoe be worn... what type?

[Ancienne Alliance]

Can I wear it in a more casual form? What shirt/ top would be appropriate (the corset look would not go)?

I personaly enjoy a short, light cashmeere sweater. It can be white, grey or black... these go with everything.

[Macman]

Absolutely lovely, if I may.

You may! She's flattered!

[Dirk Skene]

Here is one of my lovely Flame-Haired celtic Amazon Goddess flanked by two gentlemen illustrating how well the lassies can wear tartan. ....

Yeah, Right So where were the guys in that pix May I ask