The Importance of knowing the Rules of Kilted Fashion

[JelicoCat]

It is to those I look to guide me in the prevention of embarrassing myself at function that requires proper dress (formal, semi-formal, etc) . The manner of dress and behavior during such functions is expected, nay, required. Now at the backyard BBQ, Neat and clean are really the only requirement, but I still have seen people cross the line. Lets face it, If i posted a picture of myself with a kilt inches above the knee, what would happen? Even at my backyard BBQ.

[PinkDeath]

Coming from a newbie, a female, and a non-traditionalist, I think you have to look at traditional Scottish modes of dress as coming from a different culture. If you want to fit in with a certain echelon of society (in this case Scotsmen and traditionalists), then you need to be able to dress well. That means knowing what piece of clothing goes where and why.

To illustrate, I had a friend that lived in a Central American country. When she first got there, she bought a long string of beads to wear as a necklace. A soon as she did, people started laughing at her because she didn't know that the beads were used to hold up underwear.

You need to know the basics of traditional dress, just so you don't embarass yourself. Technicalities like collar style and things that only the die-hards notice I don't particularly think is important. The length of the kilt, position of the sporan, and other basic things are a must, otherwise people will think you dress funny.