Kilt vs. Tartan?

[Larry124]

Photopguy67’s topic on “Acceptance” made me wonder…

Is it more important/interesting to wear a kilt?

Or to wear a Tartan?

[Mr. MacDougall]

I'm not sure that most of us make the distinction between the two. I have a couple of solid color kilts, but they rarely get worn. I don't have any tartan trews, but if I did, I imagine they'd rarely get worn.

On the other hand, I could see myself wearing a tartan waistcoat with dress slacks, for instance.

But for the most part, tartan and kilt go together in my mind.

[emolas]

It's all about the kilt for me, tartan is just a colored design. Granted, I like the designs and colors out there but, like Mr. MacDougall, if I had tartan trews they would not get worn simply because they are not as comfortable as a kilt.

[macwilkin]

It's all about the kilt for me, tartan is just a colored design. Granted, I like the designs and colors out there but, like Mr. MacDougall, if I had tartan trews they would not get worn simply because they are not as comfortable as a kilt.

How do you know that? Do you own a pair of trews?

One of my best friends wears trews on a regular basis to Scottish functions, and loves them.

Regards,

Todd

[emolas]

How do you know that? Do you own a pair of trews?

One of my best friends wears trews on a regular basis to Scottish functions, and loves them.

Regards,

Todd

While I don't actually know that trews aren't as comfortable as a kilt, I can't imagine that any form of trousers would be. That being said, I do like the look of them and might consider wearing them somewhere that trousers were mandated. However, given a choice between bifurcation and freedom, the kilt wins every time whether it be tartan or solid colored. (though I do prefer tartan kilts over solid kilts)

[McG]

A believe as a scot that tartan is maest important, as family tartans derived fae Scotland and therefore i wear mine as an identity tae ma family i wid never wear a plain kilt as i associate them wi Ireland.

[macwilkin]

While I don't actually know that trews aren't as comfortable as a kilt, I can't imagine that any form of trousers would be. That being said, I do like the look of them and might consider wearing them somewhere that trousers were mandated. However, given a choice between bifurcation and freedom, the kilt wins every time whether it be tartan or solid colored. (though I do prefer tartan kilts over solid kilts)

For me, it's all about the tartan. I have no objection to solid colour kilts, such as a saffron or green kilt for Irish heritage, or a tweed kilt a la the Balmoral ghillies -- but when push comes to shove, I wear a kilt as a symbol of my heritage, not necessarily for "freedom". Modern kilts -- well, they're just not my thing, though I don't begrudge anyone wearing them.

I'll be quite honest: I like trousers -- trews, cords, plus fours, etc. I'm not ashamed of it. I know it's not a popular opinion around here, but I'm not going to hide it. There are sometimes I just don't want to wear a kilt, and trews would be a nice alternative on those occasions. A country gent's shooting attire complete with hose and plus fours -- that's a great look. Take a look at what the gents are wearing in The Quiet Man, or Hector's outfits in Monarch of the Glen -- that's what I like.

But again, that's just me. I wouldn't dare force it on anyone else. Just don't knock trews until you've tried them.

Cheers,

Todd

[keepoffgrass]

I like tartan kilts better than plain colored ones. I have both, but I love the tartans. Id wear tartan trews or trousers too if I had them, and may get a pair made someday. Id also like to get a denim kilt as well, but I havent gotten one yet. I have a brown Amerikilt I really like it, but the thing wrinkles so bad so fast I never wear it. Id wear it a lot if it didnt wrinkle though.

[beloitpiper]

To me, tartan is more important. The kilt is just the best way to wear it!!! But I have tartan shirts, plaids, trousers, and socks.

[Monkey@Arms]

Well, I own 6 solid or camo kilts, and 2 tartans, so you can guess which way I feel about it.

Best regards,

Jake