Semi Formal Argyle

[Jock Scot]

Hello Hamish,

I am at one with you in agreeing that out friends in North America,other places in the world too,have a different view on dress codes and definitions of casual,formal etc., and that is their absolute right to hold those views.

Now, I am not in any way holding myself up as the oracle on matters of worldwide highland attire, I do think, however, a traditional view does put in a baseline for others to adapt as they see fit. Particularly as they are the ones asking the questions. I also sense a wish of some to follow the traditional line as best they can. Our friend McMurdo for one.

I quite accept that the weather conditions in the USA,for example,are quite different from here in Scotland and therefore realise full well that 24oz tweed jackets,waistcoat,heavy wool socks etc. are not going to be worn in their summer. Nevertheless as Scotland is the home of the kilt I cannot help but raise an eyebrow at some of the kilt attire that is worn abroad. From the pictures that I see on this website there are some who manage valiantly to follow the traditional line by adapting their clothing and not succoming to heatstroke!I take my bonnet off to them.

See you soon,
Jock.