Question about Fly Plaids and Kilts

**Ken Adams** · 14th December 08, 02:04 PM

I'm getting married in May, and being of scottish heritage, I want to incorporate something of highland dress in my outfit. I've considered wearing kilt, but it doesn't quite suit me. My question is, would if be acceptable to wear a fly plaid with more contemporary tux. (i.e. something with pants) Or is it a major faux pas to ware a fly plaid without the kilt. (and if so, does anyone have any other suggestions for what to wear?)

Thanks,

**george7** · 14th December 08, 02:10 PM

Go for the kilt! The fly plaid is for dressing up kilts, it's very optional, and I've never heard of it worn with anything other than a kilt or trews.

**Thunderbolt** · 14th December 08, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by georgeblack7

Go for the kilt! The fly plaid is for dressing up kilts, it's very optional, and I've never heard of it worn with anything other than a kilt or trews.

I agree! Inexpensive kilts can be had if the cost is an issue. Look around on the boards, there are plenty of outstanding vendors who can help.

Oh, and welcome to X-marks the Scot!

Thunderbolt

**The Vicar** · 14th December 08, 02:43 PM

You could go with tartan trousers, that always look sharp.

If not a kilt or tartan trews, you could try a tartan in your tuxedo tie and cumberbund and the ladies could wear a sash in the tartan to accent?

You can even buy the patterns by "burda" #3403 that has bowties, ties, vests, cumberbunds and get the items made by someone that can do the work? It would go with the tux.

Hope that helps?

"V"

**KiltedBrewer** · 14th December 08, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by The Vicar

If not a kilt or tartan trews, you could try a tartan in your tuxedo tie and cumberbund and the ladies could wear a sash in the tartan to accent?

You can even buy the patterns by "burda" #3403 that has bowties, ties, vests, cumberbunds and get the items made by someone that can do the work? It would go with the tux.

"V"

This is a great idea and it worked for my wedding. Neither of the fathers were willing to wear a kilt, so my mother ordered a bit of tartan fabric to match the kilts and made tartan bow ties and cummerbunds for the fathers. They were a hit and still matched the groomsmen and me.

David

**Bob C** · 14th December 08, 07:23 PM

Don't wear a fly plaid without a kilt. If you insist on a regular tux, you might consider a tartan bowtie and cummerbund. Several vendors offer them.

**beloitpiper** · 14th December 08, 02:33 PM

I don't think a fly plaid would look right with a regular tuxedo. Why not try trews? They are high-rise formal trousers made of tartan.
http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/trews.htm

**arrg-isle** · 14th December 08, 02:40 PM

Definitely, go with the kilt; wearing a fly plaid without a kilt seems similar to, and perhaps even more unfortunate, than wearing a cowboy hat with sneakers.
Get one on, and walk it around at home; you might even surprise yourself, and decide to go kilted without the plaid! But with or without, declare your freedom.
Just don't waste your time listening to the timid nay-sayers; they don't have a clue!

**george7** · 14th December 08, 02:43 PM

Post an ad in the wanted section when you know what you want. Somebody might have it collecting dust in their closet.

**McMurdo** · 14th December 08, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by Ken Adams

Or is it a major faux pas to ware a fly plaid without the kilt. (and if so, does anyone have any other suggestions for what to wear?)

Thanks,

It is a major faux pas to wear a fly plaid with a tuxedo, I would say wear a kilt, with a Prince Charlie outfit or wear a tuxedo, but do not try to mix the two, there are several places that rent the entire outfit.

http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/rent.html

http://www.atlantakilts.com/

I would suggest the first link as Matt Newsome at the Scottish Tartan Museum is very knowledgeable and will be able to help you throughout the entire process.