The Black Watch duty uniform

[Highland Logan]

That seems to be part of the problem; opinion. There are guidelines on how to properly size and wear a proper traditional kilt. This makes opinions irrelevant. I want to wear white socks with black shoes and a black suit (I don't really want to, it's to illustrate a point). Is this right? No it's not, regardless of my opinion.

Frank

[arrogcow]

Regulations for military uniforms don't apply to civilians. You don't see many people getting upset about guys on the street not having their shoes spit shined or their cammo pants properly bloused.

Same thing, military uniform kilts have regs, a civilian has a little latitude.

As for Thompson's authority. He also says to wear a belt with a vest, but popular consensus here is that you shouldn't.

Adam

[Highland Logan]

You should re-read before you post in. I never said that people should dress to military regs. I made reference to how in a group where many people were made to dress to standards, there seems to be a prevailing attitude that one can dress how they please, regardless of proper etiquette. This is the traditional tread after all. Also Thompson never said that waistcoats and belts go together, he said "worn with either a waistcoat or evening belt", he did however consider that people were wearing them together, and offered suggestions on how to make this look better. You should re-read his book too.

Frank