Less Can Be More

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You raise two issues here. The first is formality ...
The second issue is climate ... a few more pics.
I think the idea is to adapt to the weather while maintaining a generally traditional look:

Spot on! Wow, this has been a very helpful thread for me. Thanks for all the great pictures/examples.

Great thread this. I fully endorse the less is more train of thought, even so it is a fine line that we tread, between the more traditional and costume.

*** and yes Jock, that is precisely the point at issue for me. I want to be able to wear my kilt "comfortably" (because that is the main reason I wear one -- it is comfortable) but also want not to dishonor it's origins nor come off looking like I am dressed up for some kind of costume event but rather just be "respectfully natural" in whatever setting. Come to think of it, that's pretty much my over-all attitude for life!