Wearing a Plaid as a Practical Accessory

[Pleater]

I used the 30 inch wide fabric remaining after cutting off a kilt from the 54 inch woollen fabric. The full width fabric was just too much to control, even carefully folded.

When wearing a long plaid with a drum I always tie the plaid at the shoulder where it crosses over and then wrap the cord around under my right arm and tie the ends - it would be rather a disaster if it decided to make a bid for freedom in the middle of a procession or half way across a busy road.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[Lodrorigdzin]

I have a few wool chadars, plaids from India, you might say, that I wear while out walking if the weather warrants it. They're usually grey or tan/khaki coloured. Chadars are immensely practical, just like traditional plaids and used in very much the same way.
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[Liam]

I purchased a blanket a number of years ago that I have used as my "day" plaid. - Works well for a picnic blanket. I also have a couple of fly plaids collecting dust in the closet. I'm considering having one of them made into a waist coat.

[Livonian]

Here is a picture of the fly plaid worn as a day plaid. I apologize in advance for the dreadful quality: it's been pouring rain most of the day, hence the poor lighting... the use of a phone camera did not help.
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[creagdhubh]

Here is a picture of the fly plaid worn as a day plaid. I apologize in advance for the dreadful quality: it's been pouring rain most of the day, hence the poor lighting... the use of a phone camera did not help.
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You're right, the lighting isn't that great. However, what I can see from your photo is that the plaid appears to be a bit too small in proportion to your kilt and overall size. The fringe going up the sides and falling across your chest and shoulder looks a bit odd as well. Now don't get me wrong, it doesn't look terrible, this is simply my honest opinion here for what it's worth.

[Tobus]

Thanks for posting it. Yeah, the lighting (and choice of white shirt) tends to cast it all in silhouette. So it's difficult to really see. Length-wise, it looks like it probably works OK. But it does seem sort of skimpy in width/thickness compared to what one would normally see with a traditional day plaid. And as Kyle said, the fringe showing along the side (e.g. over your shoulder) looks out of place. Would it be possible to fold the fringe into the cloth so it doesn't show?

I'll be honest here; wearing a plaid over the shoulder with a short-sleeved shirt, and without a jacket, looks sort of strange to me.

[creagdhubh]

'll be honest here; wearing a plaid over the shoulder with a short-sleeved shirt, and without a jacket, looks sort of strange to me.

I agree the day plaid looks best when worn with a jacket; however, Livonian may have quickly put this outfit together simply to demonstrate his use of the fly plaid as a day plaid with the kilt. In my opinion, the wearing of any style of plaid with only a white shirt and the kilt begins to lean more towards the "costumey" side of the spectrum.