Propper Use of a Fly Plaid?

[B.Ness]

I'm headed to the Opera; Kilted of course. I'll be wearing my wool 8yd Black Stewart, PC Jacket/Waistcoat and Black Cowhide Sporran. I'm contemplating taking my fly plaid as well. However not worn in the typical way a fly plaid would be worn. I was wanting rather to use a plaid as it was originally meant to be used... As a Blanket. I plan on taking the plaid for my date to use as a blanket seeing as how her legs always get cold. Whats the "best", "easiest" or "most useful" way to fold it for me to carry. I'm thinking about just folding it in on itself a few times so the fringe is only visible on the ends and is 6"x48", and just throw it over my left shoulder. Is there a precident for this sort of thing? Any help is greatly appreciated.

-Brian

[Chas]

I see nothing, but problems.

I do not think this is a good idea. Least of all is how your date will react to you thinking she is not properly dressed for an evening at the Opera!

Oh, by the way - welcome to XMarks.

Regards

Chas

[JohntheBiker]

My wife has used my plaid as a shawl on occasion, but that was more her idea than mine. There is no easy way for you to wear it, other than the way you should, and it won't be accessible as a "blanket". Besides, Chas probably has a point.

And yes, welcome to XMarks.

[creagdhubh]

My wife has used my plaid as a shawl on occasion, but that was more her idea than mine. There is no easy way for you to wear it, other than the way you should, and it won't be accessible as a "blanket". Besides, Chas probably has a point.

And yes, welcome to XMarks.

I agree. I rather like the idea of using the plaid as a shawl. You could possibly suggest this to your wife?

Welcome to XMTS!

Cheers,

[piperdbh]

As the resident fan of the fly plaid, I say don't do it. It's more trouble than it's worth to try to keep up with, and not nearly so endearing as giving her your jacket to keep warm with.

[Mickey]

My wife has a fly plaid in her great grandmother's tartan and while not traditional, wore it as a fly plaid on an evening dress to our recent Burns Supper. She received rave reviews and compliments from many people, many of them old Scots from our St. Andrews Society.

Her dress is actually red, much like the first pic. My phone cam makes the dress look pink and the tartan almost orange for some reason.

[creagdhubh]

My wife has a fly plaid in her great grandmother's tartan and while not traditional, wore it as a fly plaid on an evening dress to our recent Burns Supper. She received rave reviews and compliments from many people, many of them old Scots from our St. Andrews Society.

Her dress is actually red, much like the first pic. My phone cam makes the dress look pink and the tartan almost orange for some reason.

Very smart, Mick!