Traditional Civilian Highland SHIRTS

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

It might work with a dinner jacket, but you'd have to be Rodney Dangerfield to attempt it with a kilt...

[creagdhubh]

It might work with a dinner jacket, but you'd have to be Rodney Dangerfield to attempt it with a kilt...

Quite right Scott! With that specific shirt, the outfit is entirely too busy. I would stick with shades of solid colours, tattersals, ginghams, and checks with the kilt - but not shirts that look even remotely close to a tartan sett. I know you were experimenting, and hey, there isn't a better group to ask than the auld rabble, right?! Below are a few of my own (including a few others) examples.

Sandy (JSFMACLJR) and I in a rather 'deep' conversation - we both are wearing tattersal/check style shirts with striped neckties.


This photo has been posted to the forum before; Macpherson men during our annual Clan Macpherson Gathering and Rally in Badenoch - various checks and styles.


I know, I am making an unusual face! Light blue and white tattersal shirt.


Always a fine example, my Chief, Sir William Alan Macpherson of Cluny and Blairgowrie, TD, and Sandy Macpherson of Edinburgh at the Eilan in Newtonmore - both in shirts and neckties that compliment and contrast, but do not distract.


Cheers,

[WolfmanJack]

I find it interesting that Sir William and Sandy Macpherson are both wearing tweed jackets in precisely the same pattern. In fact, one of the "Macpherson men" in the second photo is also wearing that very tweed. Does that particular tweed have a certain connection with the Macpherson Clan?

[Cygnus]

I find it interesting that Sir William and Sandy Macpherson are both wearing tweed jackets in precisely the same pattern. In fact, one of the "Macpherson men" in the second photo is also wearing that very tweed. Does that particular tweed have a certain connection with the Macpherson Clan?

In the other thread, I believe Kyle mentioned that it is a MacPherson tweed with somewhat limited availability.

I'll see if I can find the thread - if not, I'm sure Kyle will chime in with an answer.

[creagdhubh]

In the other thread, I believe Kyle mentioned that it is a MacPherson tweed with somewhat limited availability.

I'll see if I can find the thread - if not, I'm sure Kyle will chime in with an answer.

Thanks mate!

[creagdhubh]

I find it interesting that Sir William and Sandy Macpherson are both wearing tweed jackets in precisely the same pattern. In fact, one of the "Macpherson men" in the second photo is also wearing that very tweed. Does that particular tweed have a certain connection with the Macpherson Clan?

Keen observation, and to answer your question, yes. It is known as Cluny's tweed (first created in the early 1960's), and if you look closely, you will see the same colour scheme as in our Macpherson Hunting tartan - by far the most popular Macpherson tartan within the clan, with the Macpherson Dress tartan coming in at a very, very close second - the latter is said to be Cluny's, or the Chief's sett, and is the oldest of all the Macpherson tartans, with the red variants being the most modern in creation and development. The Macpherson tweed is only produced and available for sale at Hugh Macpherson's shop (ran by Hugh's grand-daughter now) in Edinburgh, and many Macpherson men wear day jackets of all different cuts and styles in that particular tweed.

Cheers,

[CMcG]

Quite right! With that specific shirt, the outfit is entirely too busy, Colin. I would stick with shades of solid colours, tattersals, ginghams, and checks - butnot shirts that look even remotely close to a tartan sett. I know you were experimenting, and hey, there isn't a better group to ask than the rabble?!
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Just to clarify, the tartan shirt pics are MacLowlife's and I was just helping him to embed the images. See his post earlier in this thread (#86).

[creagdhubh]

Just to clarify, the tartan shirt pics are MacLowlife's and I was just helping him to embed the images. See his post earlier in this thread (#86).

Aww yes, quite right, apologies Colin!

Cheers mate,

[Jack Daw]

Once again, I'm late to the party. I wear tattersol, gingham, solid, button-down collared, free collared, band collared, breast-pocketed, dark, light, nylon tech, and cotton shirts with my tartan kilts. The sorts of shirt I won't wear are the "Jacobite" style, T-shirt, and plaid.

[TheNaughtyScot]

I definitely like the tattersal print with the kilt. As for the style of shirt, be it button-down collar or point, I think it just matters on how you wear it. I've seen some great shots of both in this thread and received some good ideas for future engagements.