We have at least 2 threads going now that "cover" articles promoted as appropriate for wearing with a kilt that are roundly (and probably appropriately) dissed by contributors. One is this, about "Ghillie Shirts." My guess (pure guess—I have NO informed knowledge) is that modern buttonholes and drawstrings may not have coexisted with real Ghillies. In contrast, I suspect few of us maintain any romantic notions about Prince Charlie jackets existing back when Prince Charlie was attempting to motivate the clans, but clearly their use is widely accepted now—indeed, probably the standard—for formal events. MY question is about what to wear at decidedly INFORMAL events that would be respectful of recent Scottish history and custom, especially outdoors, when the temperatures are warm and the midges are biting. Certainly not a T-shirt emblazoned across the chest with "I went to Culloden, and all I got was this T-shirt."

Just what IS appropriate for covering one's upper body on those occasions? My guess is just an ordinary monochromatic button-front cotton shirt, or possibly even a collared and monochrome "rugby shirt," but I have no real idea.

I have similar thoughts about those "Ghillie" boots that appear as if they might have resulted from a pair of "high-end" business brogue shoes consorting with military fatigue boots, to the benefit of neither.