So how does a fly plaid fly?

[gcummins-lugn]

Thank you for the information & wonderful picture!

I gather, then, that the plaid is mostly kept in place by the tension created by being pulled thru the shoulder strap/eppellette [sp?] & the weight of the broach, which just gathers the material together rather than pinning it to the jacket.

It's more simple than I thought.

I take it, though, that a fly plaid is more of a formal/evening wear item, not really appropriate for day wear.

By the way, what tartan are you wearing in the picture?

You make a fine looking couple!

Thank you again.

gl

[Carolina Kiltman]

Yes, you are correct. The fly plaid is for formal occasions, but can be worn during the day as well as evening if the occasion is sufficiently formal (A Wedding comes to mind). There is another shown in a picture well into the thread on Gillies in the accessories section which is a "laird's" plaid. Worn folded lengthwise over the shoulder, mostly I would guess, as a mark of office when the laird is serving in his official capacity.

The Tartan is my family tartan, (My mother's actually), MacLaine of Lochbuie. The lady in the picture is my bride of 50 years.


Cheers

[kypnkilt]

One of my favorite pics on this site. What an awesome looking couple!!

Anyway...I only wear the fly plaid on formal occasions. However, I have worn it when I wear a more traditional style when piping. But since I have a pipers plaid now, the fly is only for formals. I usually pleat it the same way and the brooch pin holds it pretty well on the shoulder.

[Bob C]

The advice you've gotten is good. Here's one of me wearing mine on my wedding day, followed by a side shot taken after a banquet. In case you wonder what I'm doing in the second, I'm beheading a champagne bottle with my dirk.