Wearing a Plaid as a Practical Accessory

[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.

[Livonian]

You are correct that this was thrown together rather hurriedly... I didn't even bother to check where the belt or sporran sat. I typically avoid white at all while going kilted as it tends to, as was pointed out, wash out the tartan.

Folding the fringe into the cloth would definitely be possible, although I do not know how well it might stay.

Also note that I am not trying to replicate the day plaid 100%, but am simply using a smaller piece of cloth for the same purpose. Were I trying to replicate the day plaid more closely, I could fold it in thirds, which would hide the fringe and add more width, but then it could become difficult to keep under control.

[creagdhubh]

You are correct that this was thrown together rather hurriedly... I didn't even bother to check where the belt or sporran sat. I typically avoid white at all while going kilted as it tends to, as was pointed out, wash out the tartan.

Folding the fringe into the cloth would definitely be possible, although I do not know how well it might stay.

Also note that I am not trying to replicate the day plaid 100%, but am simply using a smaller piece of cloth for the same purpose. Were I trying to replicate the day plaid more closely, I could fold it in thirds, which would hide the fringe and add more width, but then it could become difficult to keep under control.

Sounds good, mate!

Cheers,

[Nathan]

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.

I'm with you, Liam. I use my Highland "travel rug" or blanket as my day plaid. It's designed to keep me warm and I can use it for the purposes outlined in your post. I think this choice runs in our family as the Captain and Chief of Clanranald seems to be using the same logic.

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[McMurdo]

I'm with you, Liam. I use my Highland "travel rug" or blanket as my day plaid. It's designed to keep me warm and I can use it for the purposes outlined in your post. I think this choice runs in our family as the Captain and Chief of Clanranald seems to be using the same logic.

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I've done the same thing I will have to find the photos when I have a moment.

[creagdhubh]

I'm with you, Liam. I use my Highland "travel rug" or blanket as my day plaid. It's designed to keep me warm and I can use it for the purposes outlined in your post. I think this choice runs in our family as the Captain and Chief of Clanranald seems to be using the same logic.

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And they work perfectly! However, some tartan blankets and throws are made of fuzzy lambswool and not smooth, 100% pure new wool (worsted) to match the tartan fabric in the kilt. But hey, that's just a minor technicality! Hahaha!