A feather, or not a feather?

**Kilted Cole** · 29th July 13, 09:44 PM

Okay, First off I would like to make it clear this is not about "Can I wear a feather in my cap?" .......I know better. Yes I can but it is very disrespectful and poor form. What I am however asking is, would it be generally acceptable to wear a feather with a kilt pin on the kilt? NOT using a clan badge as a kilt pin, but a very generic pin (non clan related) kilt pin?

I was playing around with the old, what can I mash together and will look good, You all know, to maximize your wardrobe to its very limits. Being from MN we have Turkey's everywhere! And I have more than a few turkey feathers lying around the house for my "little Chattan Mascots" Tabby cats. I know I know. Not really the actual mascot. Anyhow I grabbed one of the feathers and placed it behind my kilt pin and with a weathered kilt.....it looks subtle yet very nice. Is this alright to wear in public is my question.......Or is wearing a feather with Highland attire, still, Your wearing a feather and do not hold proper office regardless of where the feather is located?

**Jock Scot** · 29th July 13, 11:16 PM

Wearing a feather or two with your kilt pin should not ruf--- er, tread on any toes. However, often with kilt attire the "less is more" thinking is often more effective. Just a thought.

**Dale Seago** · 29th July 13, 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Wearing a feather or two with your kilt pin should not ruf--- er, tread on any toes. However, often with kilt attire the "less is more" thinking is often more effective. Just a thought.

That's certainly worth a "+ 1"!

**Downunder Kilt** · 30th July 13, 12:30 AM

Upon searching the internet I saw that there were turkey feathers and "TURKEY FEATHERS". I take it we are talking about small ones similiar to small grouse ones you see attached to tweed hats. As the lads above say, should not be a problem.

**Spartan Tartan** · 30th July 13, 02:07 AM

Do you have a picture?

**creagdhubh** · 30th July 13, 05:42 AM

Originally Posted by Dale Seago

That's certainly worth a "+ 1"!

Indeed! PLUS ONE!!!

**Tobus** · 30th July 13, 05:58 AM

Small feathers are not uncommon on kilt pins. I have one with the typical grouse feathers behind a clan crest, which I think is quite tasteful and I usually wear it for more dressy occasions.

I'll be honest, though: the kilt apron is not a very good place for feathers. It does a lot of damage to the feather just from swishing around and bumping into things. So if you choose to use feathers on a kilt pin, think of them as "wear items" that will need to be replaced after only a few uses.

**creagdhubh** · 30th July 13, 06:43 AM

Originally Posted by Tobus

Small feathers are not uncommon on kilt pins. I have one with the typical grouse feathers behind a clan crest, which I think is quite tasteful and I usually wear it for more dressy occasions.

I'll be honest, though: the kilt apron is not a very good place for feathers. It does a lot of damage to the feather just from swishing around and bumping into things. So if you choose to use feathers on a kilt pin, think of them as "wear items" that will need to be replaced after only a few uses.

That's the precise image I was thinking about too.

**JohntheBiker** · 30th July 13, 07:16 AM

Originally Posted by Tobus

Small feathers are not uncommon on kilt pins. I have one with the typical grouse feathers behind a clan crest, which I think is quite tasteful and I usually wear it for more dressy occasions.

I'll be honest, though: the kilt apron is not a very good place for feathers. It does a lot of damage to the feather just from swishing around and bumping into things. So if you choose to use feathers on a kilt pin, think of them as "wear items" that will need to be replaced after only a few uses.

I think it looks good as well, but Tobus makes a really good point about wear and tear. However, if you just wear it for a special occasion, then why not.