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26th July 14, 09:07 AM
#1
Is "Brigadoonery" ever appropriate?
Some time ago, I was browsing the internet when I had occasion to visit the Chiholm's of Inverness website. They were advertising a peculiar waistcoat best described ad a green tweed, sleeveless Sherriffmuir jacket.
Chisholm's appears to have discontinued this product, but now I find this advertised on the MacKenzie-Frain site:
Now this is obviously not "traditional" highland attire, and I'm doubtful that there is a historical precedent for such an article. Nevertheless, I find myself wondering if there is ever an occasion when such a garment would be "appropriate".
Perhaps a performer in a band in a pub setting? Perhaps a teller of tales entertaining a crowd at the games?
When, if ever, would you consider this to be "just the thing"?
'A damned ill-conditioned sort of an ape. It had a can of ale at every pot-house on the road, and is reeling drunk. "
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26th July 14, 09:16 AM
#2
Looks like Renn Faire attire to me? Especially if it was worn with a puffy, lace-up collar, pseudo-Jacobite shirt.
That being said, I seem to recall an Xmark's member from Scotland (Pour1malt) whose wedding party had some guys in those kind of vests. He himself has a similar jacket, but with slit sleeves. I have seen these called "swordsman" vests and jackets...
Last edited by CMcG; 26th July 14 at 01:45 PM.
Reason: Selecting vocab that doesn't have unintended connotations...
- Justitia et fortitudo invincibilia sunt
- An t'arm breac dearg
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26th July 14, 09:26 AM
#3
Have worn similar at cèilidhs where dress code was 'smart casual'. Hate that phrase because the host seems to be saying 'no ties' but obviously expects better than a t-shirt. Oh and just try to get clarification from this sort of host. It's like trying to find out what a politician believes in!
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26th July 14, 11:58 AM
#4
KD, I believe such an outfit would be fine in either of the venues you suggested.
Studies have shown that women who gain a few pounds live longer than men who mention it.
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26th July 14, 12:31 PM
#5
Yes! On a film set, or,the stage.
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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26th July 14, 01:06 PM
#6
......or perhaps Ren Fairs....?  , Historical Reenactments maybe?... I don't know.....
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26th July 14, 01:28 PM
#7
Hysterical re-enactments?
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26th July 14, 01:46 PM
#8
For once I might actually be with Jock.
Some things that are passed off as original and ancient garments by some of the sellers both online and around parts of Edinburgh are questionable. Costumes from Brigadoon the Movie were down to a lady named Irene Sharaff. I cannot comment upon any stage production.
But the kilt is a versatile garment that goes well with many things and nobody has to wear anything they do not like.
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Cymru, Yr Alban, Iwerddon, Cernyw, Ynys Manau a Lydaw am byth! Yng Nghiltiau Ynghyd!
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26th July 14, 11:15 PM
#9
Those are big at the ren-fairs around here. I don't hate them, but I wouldn't pay money to wear one. The closest I get to that look is when I am fencing kilted. I throw on one of my fair-deal-more-correct-than-that shirts from my circa 1650 English kit with my lace up doublet sans laces. That is paired with either a great kilt or a modern one (if I'm just horsing around with friends). It is certainly not historical so far as I have found, but when accuracy or adherence to "traditional" style isn't a big deal it does well enough. Besides, it's comfortable and my wife likes it.
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27th July 14, 02:51 AM
#10
 Originally Posted by Sir Didymous
my wife likes it.
Best reason I've heard thus far!
'A damned ill-conditioned sort of an ape. It had a can of ale at every pot-house on the road, and is reeling drunk. "
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