Was this ever in style?

[Nathan]

I've asked this before, but never posted a pic or had an answer. When I purchased my first civilian kilt outfit from a local member of the Scottish rite as a young teen, this black seal skin bow tie came with the rig. It makes no illusions about being self tie - how could it?

So my question, for those who remember the 1970s is, was this ever a popular trend? I've never worn it, but have kept it all of these years because it didn't take up much space.

I'd love some info. I googled them, and some furriers sell them and they aren't cheap, but I haven't seen a direct association with Highland attire as yet. Thoughts?

[artificer]

I've asked this before, but never posted a pic or had an answer. When I purchased my first civilian kilt outfit from a local member of the Scottish rite as a young teen, this black seal skin bow tie came with the rig. It makes no illusions about being self tie - how could it?

So my question, for those who remember the 1970s is, was this ever a popular trend? I've never worn it, but have kept it all of these years because it didn't take up much space.

I'd love some info. I googled them, and some furriers sell them and they aren't cheap, but I haven't seen a direct association with Highland attire as yet. Thoughts?

I am honestly flabbergasted. My Gast is in full Flabber.

It looks like something Hagrid would wear with his "horrible hairy suit".
That, or something a Chippendales dancer might wear.

I look forward to hearing if anyone ever thought this was a good idea with a kilt.

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[Chas]

I am honestly flabbergasted. My Gast is in full Flabber.

You have pictures of that ...

[Father Bill]

I lived through that period. Yes, some thimblethwaites might have worn such stuff, but to say it was "in style" would have been a real stretch in my neck of the woods.

[Nathan]

I lived through that period. Yes, some thimblethwaites might have worn such stuff, but to say it was "in style" would have been a real stretch in my neck of the woods.

"thimblethwaites"? I'm guessing it's not complimentary but Google left me high and dry for a definition....

[Orionson]

Nathan... I'm speechless...this is STUNNING... I MUST have one for my Evening Rig. I'll give you £500 for it. Ok... more, if you insist. Someone stole mine in 1973 (it belonged to my GGGrandfather who had killed the seal himself on a Guga hunting trip off the coast of St. Kilda in 1858) and I thought I'd never see another one again. Humm... might it have been you? Ok...no questions asked... just sell it back to me. Forget flabbergasted...I'm all aflutter and aquivering... it's coming home. Please. Please. Please. I'll be your best friend.

[GRKilt]

I am honestly flabbergasted. My Gast is in full Flabber.

This wins the internet for the day. Well said, and perhaps the only logical response under the circumstances.

[S Mitchell]

You may have been wearing it a bit too tight . . .

Nathan... I'm speechless...this is STUNNING... I MUST have one for my Evening Rig. I'll give you £500 for it. Ok... more, if you insist. Someone stole mine in 1973 (it belonged to my GGGrandfather who had killed the seal himself on a Guga hunting trip off the coast of St. Kilda in 1858) and I thought I'd never see another one again. Humm... might it have been you? Ok...no questions asked... just sell it back to me. Forget flabbergasted...I'm all aflutter and aquivering... it's coming home. Please. Please. Please. I'll be your best friend.

[Nathan]

Nathan... I'm speechless...this is STUNNING... I MUST have one for my Evening Rig. I'll give you £500 for it. Ok... more, if you insist. Someone stole mine in 1973 (it belonged to my GGGrandfather who had killed the seal himself on a Guga hunting trip off the coast of St. Kilda in 1858) and I thought I'd never see another one again. Humm... might it have been you? Ok...no questions asked... just sell it back to me. Forget flabbergasted...I'm all aflutter and aquivering... it's coming home. Please. Please. Please. I'll be your best friend.

That's too much to ask! Since it means so much to you, let me cut you a deal. How's about a straight trade for that shaggy sporran you wear so often? I can probably find some use for it...

[Orionson]

Ach, you wound me, sir. Your Hobson's Choice has reduced me to tears. There is no recourse but to retire, post haste, in tears to my bed... sobbing... I retire... to mourn.

That's too much to ask! Since it means so much to you, let me cut you a deal. How's about a straight trade for that shaggy sporran you wear so often? I can probably find some use for it...