Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
I don't think we differ by much then and things have become more casual in the last few decades, here in the UK. Also the advent of the "cheap suit" and the "cheap" kilt has brought these items of clothing within the reach of many more people's pockets should they choose to want one. Nevertheless "formal" and "dress" in the UK does not, even these days, mean a suit.
For purposes of this thread, and considering the limits of generalizing about a population of 300 million people, I think we are close enough. Meanwhile, back in the Highlands, the kilt is being set aside as everyday rural wear for some reason. Is it industrialization, poverty, proscription, urbanization …enquiring minds want to know.