Quote Originally Posted by bear@bearkilts.com
... I think the 'tradition' card should be kept for traditional outfits. If a kilt is a garment, we can't use the 'tradition' argument and call it a costume whenever we feel like it.

Please, don't anyone think this is some kind of attack on Ron. I've seen the traditional argument used for all kinds of things on XMarks. This is just the first time I've seen it used as a shield for a bit of outlandish garb.
I just think it cheapens Scottish and Navajo traditions if used to protect personal style.
Again, sorry Ron. Your story just went against my whole "kilts are garments, not costumes" ideal.
Bear, I am not sure that Ron was using the tradition argument as much as he was framing his response in a manner that the lady could understand. I thought he was just pointing out that just because she did not recognize the clothing being worn, she should not assume it is a costume. If Ron had said he had in fake fangs, blood dripping down his shirt, and a black cape, then it would be reasonable to assume he was wearing a costume, but not just because he was wearing something unfamiliar to the viewer. I think he was just trying to frame it in a way that she would immediately understand.

Or not, Ron is really the only one that can answer that question!