Harris Tweed kilt. Formal or not

[LochEck]

Thank you guys very much for the input. It does help me put it in perspective. I think you may be correct that it's appropriate formality may depend very much on what is worn with it. That makes it sound like a very versatile item when coupled with the image we got from Jock Scot. " Perfect for a Barn Dance, ".
I designed the tartan with my family in mind and as a District Tartan. Wiregrass Georgia to be exact. A member of my family wrote a book about life and the people ( our family included ) that helped pioneer that area of Georgia. Stories about Farm living and sharing, Saturday night dances, ect....
So a fabric "Perfect for a Barn Dance" sounds like a great choice for this tartan.

[LochEck]

Kyle, have you had a chance to visit this pub and your cousins there?

Hawk

Hawk,
Yes I have visited Molly's. Many times.
A friendly bunch!

[Highlander31]

This thread might be of help to you.
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...n-tweed-70271/

[KiltedSergeant]

I have no opinion on the tweed kilt, but we are going to Savannah this fall and I was planning to take my kilt for a side trip to Parris Island. Please share info on this Scottish pub!

Just noticed you're Commander of the Clan Leatherneck Society. My dad was at Guadalcanal. 1st Eng Bn, 1st Marines. Thanks for your service.

[Leatherneck Donald]

Thank you. And tell your Dad Semper Fi for me if he is still with us!

[Theyoungkiltman]

I think a tartan harris tweed kilt is appropriate for practically any situation. Hard wearing, classic, timeless look and a great history. Might be a bit scratchy on your knees though if you are not used to it.

[tripleblessed]

I designed the tartan with my family in mind and as a District Tartan. Wiregrass Georgia to be exact. A member of my family wrote a book about life and the people ( our family included ) that helped pioneer that area of Georgia.

http://www.tartansauthority.com/tart...grass-district

Looking at it on the Tartan Ferret, the color choices seem to fit dusk in the wiregrass, at least many parts. I hope to see
it in the wild to get a better idea of actual color. Is it intended as a family tartan, or truly a district tartan for all? I ask because most of my family has been born in the wiregrass for about 200 years.

[Galloglaigh]

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[HarveyH]

It is fascinating how things change - the origin of Tweed as a popular cloth was in a sudden high fashion craze for the cloth in London High Society, that then rather vanished in the late 19th century, when the cloth became associated with country wear and hunting/fishing. However, it recovered a high society status when David, Prince of Wales (later briefly Edward VIII) started wearing it in the 1920's. But it really does depend on how it is worn and in what circumstances, I am aware of a British Diplomat who has a tweed Kilt and has worn it at very formal functions, and Damien Barr, the Author of 'Maggie and Me, recently got married in a Tweed kilt.

[LochEck]

Hey there Tripleblessed,
The Wiregrass Tartan was intended to be a District tartan with no restrictions. Where were you kin from? Mine were from Tifton Georgia. Ever heard of a book titled "Saturday night sketches"?

Also, The colors in the tartan picture are fairly subdued compared to what I am intending to have woven. The digital design that I made wasn't as subdued as the STA came up with. I'm not sure what happened there.
My understanding is that it is the thread counts that are most important for having a unique tartan. Not the exact shade of the colors. Hence, Mordern, Ancient, weathered and reproduction shade varieties.