
Originally Posted by
Sir Didymous
Renfair is to renaissance/medieval reenactment as Steampunk is to Victorian/Edwardian reenactment. When I mentioned "traditional", I was referring to it's place in modern Highland ladies attire. It seems to be the most common form of tartan display for the more conservative lady-folk. For her c1610 kit, my wife wears an arisad with what would otherwise be considered an English kit. Note to self: Get some pictures of her in that kit.
You mean - she shows her - limbs?
Sharp intake of breath
Uncovered ankles, and a married woman too?
Swoon.
Anne the Pleater
I presume to dictate to no man what he shall eat or drink or wherewithal he shall be clothed."
-- The Hon. Stuart Ruaidri Erskine, The Kilt & How to Wear It, 1901.
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