Is it legal and in good taste? Gordon no. 3

[Saul]

Hello,

I'm new here. I know next to nothing about kilts, only a bit from surfing. I've not yet bought a kilt but I have fallen in love with one in a military dump shop. New, with holding stiches. It fits perfectly.

It's a Gordon & Sons No. 3. Its the real makoy. It has a NATO number on the lable.

My questions are....

1. Is it legal for a civilian to wear this kilt informally in the UK?
2. Is it in good taste to do so, or would it cause offence?

Thank you, Saul

[Cavebear58]

Yes, perfectly 'legal' - I could be witty and point out that they were only banned for a few years in the 1700s but I shalln't.

Good taste.... Well, if you mean will a squaddie from a Highland Regiment take exception. I doubt it, unless you put on a whole load of other military kit. In which case they might think you were a bit weird, but probably not be offended.

Good taste.... Well, it depends on what else you wear with it. Much of the activity on this forum is about questions of taste. I think you'll find that UK wearers tend to be more conservative in their dress sense than those from the US.

Hope that helps.
BTW, I had one too for a while, though in the end I sold it (perhaps rashly) because I got too hot in it.
Graham.

[Saul]

Hope that helps.


Hello Graham,

Thanks for your for your advice. And so fast. I´ll go back to the shop tomorrow.

Saul

[Nighthawk]

Yes, perfectly 'legal' - I could be witty and point out that they were only banned for a few years in the 1700s but I shalln't.

Good taste.... Well, if you mean will a squaddie from a Highland Regiment take exception. I doubt it, unless you put on a whole load of other military kit. In which case they might think you were a bit weird, but probably not be offended.

Good taste.... Well, it depends on what else you wear with it. Much of the activity on this forum is about questions of taste. I think you'll find that UK wearers tend to be more conservative in their dress sense than those from the US.

Hope that helps.
BTW, I had one too for a while, though in the end I sold it (perhaps rashly) because I got too hot in it.
Graham.

Naw, it's not that we're not conservative- we just have no taste in clothes!

Seriously- I can't give any more advice than you've already recieved, so I'll just say---

[McMurdo]

I should be fine, it is legal and it is in fine taste, I wear the Gordon Highlander kilt myself.

[Saul]

Thanks for your advice, and the photo! I hope to post photos too at some point soon.

[beloitpiper]

You're in luck! It is both totally legal and in good taste. Wear it well.

[Saul]

Thanks. After three decisive replies including yours I can go ahead without any worries.

[puffer]

SAUL, If you have not bought it DO SO ASAP !!

IMHO, A "REAL" REGIMENTAL KILT, in NEW condition, is perhaps, the best you can buy.ith:

I am lucky enough to own 3. ( + 0ne set of Trews )

I also own a "Gordon" by WPG (Same as GLEN's = 22oz & not an actual "DoA" Issue.( made in Pakistan ??) Although I like it ( it is my "Go To Kilt" in cooler weather) It i s in NO WAY the same quality, nor does it fit as well as my DoA's.

BTW, Although a "Yank", I am "Lucky" , in that I have "authority" to wear them. ( As an example, my "Can. Seaforth, + a Hat badge, a day sporran ( OR) & a Day Sporran ( officer's) were "presented to me.)

Puffer

[Saul]

[QUOTE=puffer;735016]SAUL, If you have not bought it DO SO ASAP !!

IMHO, A "REAL" REGIMENTAL KILT, in NEW condition, is perhaps, the best you can buy.ith:

Yes its the real Makoy. No doubt about that. And the price is quite reasonable. See later posing please.