Quote Originally Posted by The Scotsman View Post
I think that people, particularly the British, are very good at preserving those things that they appreciate. After all, in the 21st century we still have Yeoman Warders, Beefeaters, Palace guards, Highland regiments, even fox hunters, who still wear traditional styles of clothing that have changed very little since the Victorian era. Once they had reached a certain state of aesthetic perfection efforts were made to preserve them in that form. The adage "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" comes to mind. To me, the world wouldn't be nearly as pleasant if things like the ubiquitous British telephone booths and letter boxes that have been a fixture since the Edwardian era were suddenly replaced by some unsightly modern counterpart. I feel the same way everytime I see attempts to modernize Scottish dress, it gives me a sick feeling to see something I personally cherish bastardized in such a manner.
Some things change and that, alas, includes red telephone boxes and letter boxes.

Uniforms also change with a few exceptions apart from dress or ceremonial varieties. The kilt as also evolved - no doubt there were those who resisted the way it changed from the feile mór to the feile beagh too. The kilt is a very versatile garment and can go with many different styles of apparel. Some styles will look good in the eyes of some people and not of others - that is part of the variety and enjoyment.