Ghillie brogues, yes or no?

[Panache]

Alright, I'll change my opinion of Ghilli brogues from too "costumey" to too Brigadoonish (or Brigadoony, if you will). I feel the same way about jacobite shirts and wearing a pipers dirk or basket hilt. All traditional. All not to my liking.

I personally think that under most circumstances, the dirk and basket hilt sword are far too much...

...but under the right circumstances (like Bob C. dramatically opening a bottle of champagne ) they might have their place.

Jacobite/ghillie/highlander shirts might be a bit costume-like for most occasions...

...but they work very well for Scottish Country Dance!

As for ghillie brogues, they may be old fashioned, but I think that costume-like is a bit harsh (sorry dear wife!)

FYI: I think that the jacobite/ghillie/highlander shirt is a fairly recent invention while lace up ghillie shoes actually harken back to traditional Highland wear.

I have never been all that fond of them but perhaps they are worth a second look.

Some traditions are well worth keeping alive.

Cheers

Jamie