Weathered Formal?

**CMcG** · 8th May 15, 06:19 PM

A tartan's a tartan for a' that...

**Tomo** · 9th May 15, 08:20 AM

Professor Mac X sorry no pics of him in the kilt but Weathered Macfarlane compared to Modern Macfarlane:
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**Bruce Scott** · 9th May 15, 02:52 PM

There are some pics here of chukta in weathered McLeod of Harris with BBSBA (also green).
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-tartan-65178/

**Professor Mac X** · 10th May 15, 05:56 AM

Thanks, all--especially Tomo: those pics work nicely as a substitute for weathered Maclean (red). They give me a good idea about the softer red paired with the formal black.

**Riverkilt** · 10th May 15, 05:59 PM

Methinks weathered tartan kilts are some of the most beautiful. I wouldn't hesitate to wear mine with formal gear - regardless of what some fashion rule-maker decreed.

Besides...you're in Richmond (lived there in the 70s) and who's gonna know? Most folks are thrilled just to see a kilted gent. Enjoy the thrill of breaking fashion rules.

**OC Richard** · 12th May 15, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by Tobus

I have heard people say that even the "ancient" colour schemes are inappropriate for formal wear.

I find this odd, because at least one of my vintage Highland Dress catalogues mentions "vegetable colourings" (what we call "ancient" nowadays) only in connexion with Evening Dress.

Reproduction/Weathered colourings ain't in it.

About these latter with Evening Dress, I found this photo of Gary Robson online; I think these colours work great. (I would have gone with tartan hose, buckled shoes, and an Evening sporran, myself.)