Black Argyll Jacket with a plaid?

[Blu (Ontario)]

I say why not. I see no reason that a fly plaid couldn't be worn to dress up an Argylle any less than a Prince Charlie.

I tend to agree... although I think a waistcost (vest) should be worn with the jacket rather than just the shirt and tie.

IMHO, Even though it's not considered "formal" in the strictest sense, the Argylle, like the kilt, can be dressed up or down to suit the occasion. I've worn mine with turtle necks, dress shirt and tie, pleated shirt and bowtie, with and without a waistcoat (vest). Very versatile.
You know, I've found that there aren't very many people out on the street that no the difference between an Argylle and a PC anyway.

You could take a few photos and post 'em for review. You're sure to either "wow 'em", or "bow wow 'em!

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[PiobBear]

I will ocasionally wear a fly plaid with my black Argyll; fancy (but not black tie) afternoon weddings, or Knights of Columbus funerals (they wear tuxes, satin-lined capes, swords, and bicorne cocked hats). On the rare occasions when I do, I wear a waistcoat. I've never worn it with my tweed jacket.

I wear a fly plaid because I live in Florida. A full piper's plaid (in addition to everything else I wear) would give me heat stroke.

[slohairt]

I definitely think one can wear a fly plaid with an Argyll. (or any other kilt jacket/doublet for that matter!) Every time I make myself a kilt I make a matching fly plaid as well. (It's best to do from the same piece of fabric.) I also don't bother pleating the one corner. This way the fly plaid still has some use as a garment - to be taken off and used as a shawl/wrap for me or me ladywife!
As long as your accessories are appropriate it should look fine.

Is mise le meas,

Seán Liosliath Ó hAirt

P.S. Does anyone know what a "day plaid" is? I've heard it described as a folded cloth over the shoulder (wow, how descriptive!) but have never seen a picture.

[gilmore]

P.S. Does anyone know what a "day plaid" is? I've heard it described as a folded cloth over the shoulder (wow, how descriptive!) but have never seen a picture.

AIR it is just that, folded into a long rectangle and worn/carried over the left shoulder.

[PiobBear]

In the only picture I've seen, it looks like an Irish brat; folded into a rectangle and worn over the left shoulder.

[Gaisgeil]

Day plaids look sort of silly to me, looks like a big plaid napkin pinned to someone's shoulder, kind of just hangs there doing nothing.

[Planopiper]

"Day plaids look sort of silly to me, looks like a big plaid napkin pinned to someone's shoulder, kind of just hangs there doing nothing."

Not like a tie, eh?

Lots of things about clothing looks silly if it's not part of the culture you grew up in.