To plaid or not to plaid.....thats the question??

**Billleigj3** · 8th February 14, 05:15 PM

I have a black tie event on the 15th. American Heart Assoc Heart Ball.- Pics will follow.....

Rented a PC and vest...Should I wear a fly plaid? I have the brooch and Plaid..But have never worn one......
It MacIntosh Modern Kilt and Plaid.

I haven't found a good you tube instruction on how to fold a pleat into it and add the brooch....

Im on the fence... Im guessing that there might be one or two other in kilts..just the odds... But I want it to look good and not fuss with it all night...did I just answer my question?

Thanks
Bill

**artificer** · 8th February 14, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by Billleigj3

I have a black tie event on the 15th. American Heart Assoc Heart Ball.- Pics will follow.....

Rented a PC and vest...Should I wear a fly plaid? I have the brooch and Plaid..But have never worn one......
It MacIntosh Modern Kilt and Plaid.

I haven't found a good you tube instruction on how to fold a pleat into it and add the brooch....

Im on the fence... Im guessing that there might be one or two other in kilts..just the odds... But I want it to look good and not fuss with it all night...did I just answer my question?

Thanks
Bill

I think you probably did.

Many members of the rabble aren't big fans of the plaid to begin with, but are doubly against it for any sort of dance. It tends to pull the jacket back with the weight of the material from what I'm told.

Your experience wearing one might be totally different. I've never worn one personally though, they're just a bit too fancy and a little costumey for my taste.

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**Chas** · 8th February 14, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by Billleigj3

Im on the fence... Im guessing that there might be one or two other in kilts..just the odds... But I want it to look good and not fuss with it all night...did I just answer my question?

Thanks
Bill

You certainly did, Bill.

Note how I am standing and holding my jacket - because I have to. If I didn't the left side would disappear over my shoulder.

**ASinclair** · 8th February 14, 05:44 PM

Bill,

I believe Artificer's response represents the majority report here among the Rabble. I've never worn a plaid, either. However, if you have one that matches your kilt and you want to wear it, go for it. You have a week. Why not kilt up with the plaid every night and see if you can get comfortable wearing it? If not, then don't wear it. I'm just sayin'.

**McMurdo** · 8th February 14, 05:55 PM

I would forgo the plaid as was already said too costumey for me.

**Billleigj3** · 8th February 14, 05:56 PM

Like your Blue PC!

**DyerStraits** · 8th February 14, 07:13 PM

I'm sure we've all struggled with the Fly Plaid Dilemma. Of the bazillion kilts I own I have matching plaids for four (Black Stewart, Royal Stewart, Freedom Of Scotland and Honour Of Scotland), and I truly love wearing the plaid because I think it's dashing and dramatic, and for me it's those qualities which also define when I wear one and thus avoid looking costumey. Although I always wear a kilt to the opera, I only wear a fly plaid for the initial season Opening Night performance (see first photo). As for other formal events, I agree that if you're going to be dancing it's better to forgo the plaid, and in general wear one only for ceremonial or sober formal events--weddings, funerals, prestigious award presentations where you are the recipient (see second photo), etc. That said, one of my mantras is that it's always safer to be overdressed than underdressed--you can usually discreetly remove the plaid, cravat/necktie/bow tie, spats, plumes, sashes, crowns, etc., if necessary.

**Hawk** · 8th February 14, 09:41 PM

DyerStraits, May we inquire as to the award.......

Hawk

**DyerStraits** · 8th February 14, 10:31 PM

Hello Hawk!

A couple of years or so ago I was named a Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Foundation Of Rotary International. Paul Harris--whose portrait I'm standing next to in the photo--was the founder of Rotary International, and his wife Jean was a native of Edinburgh. Paul Harris--also of Scots-Irish descent--was easily one of THE greatest Americans who lived during the 20th Century.

Rotary International also has its own tartan, viewable at http://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/tar....aspx?ref=3570

Also, an editorial correction: I meant to say that fly plaids are best reserved for "ceremonial or somber formal events", not necessarily or exclusively "sober" ones. I fully endorse a "wee drap" on such occasions.....

**orionpyoung** · 9th February 14, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by DyerStraits

That said, one of my mantras is that it's always safer to be overdressed than underdressed--you can usually discreetly remove the plaid, cravat/necktie/bow tie, spats, plumes, sashes, crowns, etc., if necessary.

I quite agree.
On the subject of plaids, could the two gents in this image be wearing the fore runner of the fly plaid? Or is it just called a sash at that length?
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It looks rather reasonable to me. Made of a 10z wool, it would more evenly distribute the weight. It would also be useful for a gentlemen to offer to a lady in distress. Perhaps there is on in my future.