Too Traditional?

[CMcG]

To turn away from the (fascinating) subject of ninjas and reiterate the original question, with some photographic help: could any of the following images be too traditional for a non-Scot (by blood, by nationality, or both)? Too traditional for a younger person? Too traditional for a newbie kilt wearer?

These images are of clan chiefs, nobility and VIPs, who I figure have a lot of traditional experience. Leaving aside the feathers (of course), would these be good images for a young, new to kilts, non-Scot to follow as examples for how to dress for a Highland games in mild weather?

[OC Richard]

Very interesting that the man in the centre and the man on the right are wearing jackets made of the same identical fabric. Maybe they use the same tailor??

[ForresterModern]

Very interesting that the man in the centre and the man on the right are wearing jackets made of the same identical fabric. Maybe they use the same tailor??

Same tweed, maybe the same tailor, but different jacket styles, with the center more a simple contemporary style (short lapels, no epaulets, pocket or cuff adornment) while the right gentleman is wearing a Braemar style with longer lapels, epaulets, adorned pockets and PC style cuffs. Both look great.

[creagdhubh]

Same tweed, maybe the same tailor, but different jacket styles, with the center more a simple contemporary style (short lapels, no epaulets, pocket or cuff adornment) while the right gentleman is wearing a Braemar style with longer lapels, epaulets, adorned pockets and PC style cuffs. Both look great.

Both jackets are made by Hugh Macpherson's shop in Edinburgh, as I stated previously, this the only place that makes the tweed, as well as different jacket styles, which of course is a personal decision made by the commissioner. I have seen 'Cluny's Tweed' in all sorts of styles for Highland day attire.

[davidlpope]

From a related thread... if these gentlemen were carrying cromachs they wouldn't all be walking around with their hands clasped behind their backs!

[Panache]

From a related thread... if these gentlemen were carrying cromachs they wouldn't all be walking around with their hands clasped behind their

David,

There is something to be said for having something to do with your hands!

Another reason to have a staff at a highland games is that it is a comfortable thing to rest on as you watch the athletics and performances when seating isn't available. Our friend Jock Scot once offered us the classic highland gentleman pose of how to properly lean on one's staff and watch the world go by. Any chance of you sharing that one again Jock?

Cheers

Jamie

[Jock Scot]

David,

There is something to be said for having something to do with your hands!

Another reason to have a staff at a highland games is that it is a comfortable thing to rest on as you watch the athletics and performances when seating isn't available. Our friend Jock Scot once offered us the classic highland gentleman pose of how to properly lean on one's staff and watch the world go by. Any chance of you sharing that one again Jock?

Cheers

Jamie

Er, I can try Jamie. Any chance of reminding me which one? I lost quite a few pictures a while ago, but if you can give me a clue it would be handy, if I can't find THE one, I might find another for you.

[CMcG]

Er, I can try Jamie. Any chance of reminding me which one? I lost quite a few pictures a while ago, but if you can give me a clue it would be handy, if I can't find THE one, I might find another for you.

It still shows up as a tiny image in a Google image search, but Photobucket says it has been moved or deleted. From what I can see of it, you're wearing red hose, clan tartan kilt, a brown jacket, 3 tassel black leather day sporran, and a Balmoral bonnet. Both hands resting on the cromach as you stand on a hill/mountain covered in brown grass.

[Panache]

Er, I can try Jamie. Any chance of reminding me which one? I lost quite a few pictures a while ago, but if you can give me a clue it would be handy, if I can't find THE one, I might find another for you.

Jock,

Gosh I'm afraid I don't remember! It was before my hiatus from XMTS. The subject was staff height and you were helping me get mine just right. You posted a photo of you leaning on your cromach illustrating the exact right height and way a highland gent leman leans on his stick as he watches the world go by. As I have gotten older this pose is coming more and more naturally (this may be also a product of how much heavy yard work and pas de basque setting steps I have been doing as of late! )

Cheers

Jamie

[creagdhubh]

To turn away from the (fascinating) subject of ninjas and reiterate the original question, with some photographic help: could any of the following images be too traditional for a non-Scot (by blood, by nationality, or both)? Too traditional for a younger person? Too traditional for a newbie kilt wearer?

These images are of clan chiefs, nobility and VIPs, who I figure have a lot of traditional experience. Leaving aside the feathers (of course), would these be good images for a young, new to kilts, non-Scot to follow as examples for how to dress for a Highland games in mild weather?




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Yes!!! Considering some of the photos you posted are of Macpherson Chieftains and my Chief, Cluny-Macpherson, who I know personally and have admired their attire for a very long time. In my opinion, wonderful examples of traditional Highland dress.

Cheers,