Classic kilt style - as seen at large this summer in Scotland

[figheadair]

Another example.

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[Troglodyte]

Another example.

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Which is even better on all counts..!

[Jock Scot]

I am afraid I must differ, to my rather conservative mind, the patterned hose and fancy day sporrans are overdoing things a tad. Fine for some day events, but for me they are rather unnecessary, particularly for general day attire, these days.

[Father Bill]

I am afraid I must differ, to my rather conservative mind, the patterned hose and fancy day sporrans are overdoing things a tad. Fine for some day events, but for me they are rather unnecessary, particularly for general day attire, these days.

I wondered when you would chime in with that. I also wondered what day event would require that level of decor.

[Troglodyte]

I wondered when you would chime in with that. I also wondered what day event would require that level of decor.

I would say it's nothing out of the ordinary (well, certainly not extraordinary) if what I saw at different Highland Games this past summer is anything to go by.

Perhaps we're seeing a resurgence of more interesting styles, than the toned-down mode that upset the old Lord Lyon in the mid-years of last century.

Going kilted with elan is the way forward..!

[Jock Scot]

I think its a question of degree and personal choice. But...... but, I really do think that care needs to be taken with what and when certain items of kilt attire are worn. I know that one member of this website will not be pleased with what I am going to say, but the dangers of "over-egging the cake" with our attire choices does encourage the rather outrageous kilt attire choices that we see on this website all to often. To be fair, they are not seen as often, on the website, as they used to be. But, toning down the more flamboyant kilt attire, as shown in the first post in this thread is best left in the past, in my humble opinion.

So, to my mind, care needs to be taken with our attire choices. Its not a question of right or wrong with most of our choices, but it is a question of making our attire choices so that we wear those kilt attire choices "to best effect" to fit our chosen event, with relevance to today.

Harking back to the more romantic kilt attire choices is all very well, but we have moved on . Trying to revive those dated attire choices is a personal choice for us all for sure, but for me, those frivolous days are gone and best left in the past.

That does not mean, by any means, that we cannot dress in our kilt attire smartly and appropriately, but, we can do it without leading us into frivolous and unnecessary territory.

[Hirsty]

Most chaps I know will go kilted to the Highland Games. The level of scruffiness seems to be age related though. As most men get their kilt for their 18th birthday (or inherited), you might see the younger lads in jeans

[Troglodyte]

I am afraid I must differ, to my rather conservative mind, the patterned hose and fancy day sporrans are overdoing things a tad. Fine for some day events, but for me they are rather unnecessary, particularly for general day attire, these days.

Could this have been one of those day events they would have been fine for..?

The wondrous sporran being sported by the gent on the right looks like a museum piece, and the badger-mask is something of a classic, too.

Are they necessary as in vital for the success of the event? Who can really say, but a Highland Games is one of the occasions when a man can indulge in a bit of show, rather than dressing down.

Personally, I like to see a man making the effort, and would much rather see this kind of thing on a daily basis, than the ubiquitous denim jeans and hideous hoodie.

[Jock Scot]

Could this have been one of those day events they would have been fine for..?

The wondrous sporran being sported by the gent on the right looks like a museum piece, and the badger-mask is something of a classic, too.

Are they necessary as in vital for the success of the event? Who can really say, but a Highland Games is one of the occasions when a man can indulge in a bit of show, rather than dressing down.

Personally, I like to see a man making the effort, and would much rather see this kind of thing on a daily basis, than the ubiquitous denim jeans and hideous hoodie.

I missed this post yesterday, sorry. Its a fair question and deserves an answer.

For the general public at a highland games, in my humble opinion, the attire shown is over-doing it. Smart for sure, but.......
However, if the gentlemen were manning an exhibition, for example, then I think the attire is entirely suitable for what they are doing.

Likewise, if one of those gentlemen were in the Games Chief's party of guests, then the upping one's attire a notch to compliment one's place in that particular party is perfectly acceptable in my view.

To be clear, for the general visitor to a Highland Games, or, country show type of thing, then they can dress smartly without going to the excess demonstrated in your picture. Perhaps the picture was taken out of context?

[figheadair]

I missed this post yesterday, sorry. Its a fair question and deserves an answer.

For the general public at a highland games, in my humble opinion, the attire shown is over-doing it. Smart for sure, but.......
However, if the gentlemen were manning an exhibition, for example, then I think the attire is entirely suitable for what they are doing.

Likewise, if one of those gentlemen were in the Games Chief's party of guests, then the upping one's attire a notch to compliment one's place in that particular party is perfectly acceptable in my view.

To be clear, for the general visitor to a Highland Games, or, country show type of thing, then they can dress smartly without going to the excess demonstrated in your picture. Perhaps the picture was taken out of context?

Jock,

As one of the offending individuals, I feel the need to explain myself. There is absolutely a time and place for everything. A couple of weeks apart, this was my dress for the Lonach and Braemar Gatherings respectively. In the case of the latter, I had a seat in the enclosure beside the Royal Box and was in and around the area for much of the day. Knowing a certain person's interest in traditional crafts and workmanship, I took the opportunity to, and make no apology for, showcasing four outstanding organisations.

Shilling & Fitz - Jacket

Margaret Morrison - Sporran

Cathy Hope (Braw Kilts) - Kilt

Glenesk Museum (Folk to Sock project - Hose.

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