I'm sure those who are better off can afford a $500 suit, $100 shirts, $50 ties and $200 shoes.
Respectfully, Hector, this is a bit of a chestnut.

I am by no means wealthy, yet I do value quality garments, including Highland attire. According to my grandmother's definition of frugality, you buy the best so you don't have to keep buying replacements.

Are there those who look down their nose at the so-called "cheap" material -- yes, there are. But there are also those who do the same towards those of us who are more "traditional" in terms of our Highland kit. It goes both ways.

Regards,

Todd