Quote Originally Posted by Lyle1 View Post
I did not mean to be insulting; ...The kilt, itself, is a timeless classic, but that can not be said for the other clothing worn with it. For example, I agree that a velvet doublet with jabot of quality lace would look very nice, but is it practical today? How many members of this forum would ever have an opportunity to wear a velvet doublet? In most situations, today, a velvet doublet would be very out of place."
You might be insulting, I'm not yet sure.

I find a velvet doublet to be quite practical ( yes, I have several ), whatever practical might mean. It looks extremely sharp; it is elegant; it is very traditional ( black broadcloth, barathea etc, is rather a foreign fabric for traditional Highland dress...too English and too "presbyterian" ); it feels warm in winter and in cool climes ( Scotland? ). If it needs cleaning, there is a wonderful modern convenience called a dry cleaner, which can clean it well ( I try rarely to patronize these establishments ).

So, in what situation would my velvet doublets be out of place? Balls? Dances? Family gatherings?. These are some of the events to which I wear Highland evening dress. Am I out of place? Be very careful how you answer that one!