I think I understand the concept of too traditional, at least in areas where there is not a tradition. Allow me to explain, here in California there is not a a tradition of kilt wearing (except at Scottish themed events). If I were to wear a kilt "outfit" that had mismatched patterns, with zero color coordination, coupled with a diced balmoral, and carrying a cromach I would consider that too traditional for typical daywear, because it would be interpreted here as someone in a Scottish costume who had really poor training on how to dress. It would not be appreciated as traditional, but rather, as weird because there would not be enough elements that were consistent with the typical American understanding of how clothing should look. The mismatched patterns, non-coordinated colors, impractical headwear, and a shepherd staff would be too far from the norm even for those who have seen, and appreciate, a man in a kilt.
However, if I were to dress in a traditional wool tartan kilt, with color coordinated tweed day wear jacket, solid light colored shirt, solid or quiet patterned tie with color coordinated hose, people, including myself, can appreciate the difference of a man in a kilt while not being shocked by fashion practices inconsistent with what they would typically expect to see on this side of the Atlantic.
So, I guess I disagree with some of my esteemed friends here, but I am comfortable wearing what I think looks best, even if it is not considered completely traditional.
And, I learned everything I know about kilt wearing right here, so if I'm doing it wrong it's all your fault!!!
Originally Posted by MacMillan's son
I think I understand the concept of too traditional, at least in areas where there is not a tradition. Allow me to explain, here in California there is not a a tradition of kilt wearing (except at Scottish themed events). If I were to wear a kilt "outfit" that had mismatched patterns, with zero color coordination, coupled with a diced balmoral, and carrying a cromach I would consider that too traditional for typical daywear, because it would be interpreted here as someone in a Scottish costume who had really poor training on how to dress. It would not be appreciated as traditional, but rather, as weird because there would not be enough elements that were consistent with the typical American understanding of how clothing should look. The mismatched patterns, non-coordinated colors, impractical headwear, and a shepherd staff would be too far from the norm even for those who have seen, and appreciate, a man in a kilt.
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