Great Kilt and Flashes?

[Brian F]

Ok,

What is the appropriate footwear with a great kilt? Are hose and flashes okay to wear?

Just wondering, because I'm about to take a yard off my GK, and figured I could make some flashes if they'll be "correct."

Thanks in advance.

~Yeti

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Why not use that extra yard to make a pair of cadadh hose and then wear them with traditional garter ties? That would be the most historically accurate thing to do.
~Matt

[MacWage]

I'd like to ask:

Is the belted plaid (my preferred term for a GK) for reenacting-type purposes?
-Then, a pair of cadadh and a tie-type garter would be IDEAL.

Is it for "modern" dress?
-THEN, a "normal" pair of hose and flashes would be fine. THOUGH, a set of matching cadadh and tie garter works too in THAT situation.

As you will have a yard of "extra" material, I'd go ahead and make cadadh (not hard) AND a set of flashes (there should be PLENTY of material for both).


Out of curiousity, how long is the BP now and how long will it be once reduced?

[Woodsheal]

My garters are two strips of red wool, an inch wide and about 30 inches in length. As mentioned, sewn hose is proper for a "period" get-up. The seam runs up the back of the leg, and the fabric should be sewn on the bias (diagonal). I like the footless version - very easy for my limited sewing skills...!

[Brasilikilt]

Hey there

Welcome to the wonderful world of the belted plaid!
I noticed that nobody answered your question regarding proper footwear to wear with your BP



I made these after a pattern used by my reenactment group. I'm not totally convinced of their historical accuracy, but I think they look good and will suit my purposes for now.
I did a very non-PC thing by gluing on Birkenstock soles on the bottom.
Historical Jacobites didn't walk on concrete or broken glass.

My next pair will likely look like this here



If you feel like making your own, feel free to PM me and I'll assist however I can.

Hope this helps

Iain

[Woodsheal]

Those pucker-toe moccasins are perfect for period wear. It's cheap to make your own, but the soled versions (like in Brasilikilt's pic) can be purchased here:

http://www.arrowmoc.com/pt.html