Quote Originally Posted by Kilted Craanen View Post
As many think that Fly plaids are to be worn either on VERY formal occasions, or when being the groom I do not agree. I think fly plaids may be worn with any formal outfit (not day outfit, thats what you got that day plaid thing for)

As for wearing - stick it through the left epaulet and secure it on your chest with a brooch.

there is also a plaid which you wear the same way, but because it's longer you tuck the bottom under your belt (not sure what that's called)

Regards, Daniel
I think you may be referring to a belted plaid-- it has an attached belt that is fastened around the waist, under the waistcoat. It then passes under the epaulette, where it is secured by the plaid brooch.

Because some of the weight of the plaid is taken by the waist belt, their is very little "pull" on the shoulder-- this allows you to wear the brooch in it's proper position, on your shoulder.