IOS tartan waistcoat

[macwilkin]

I see! Well, thanks, just don't feel that's something I need to follow, though, since I'm not Scottish.

I am with you brother. Although I am of scottish descent and proud of that heritage, but I don't live in Scotland. I follow this forum for knowledge and suggestions about style and tradition but don't always feel restricted by convention simply for convention's sake.

Respectfully, though, but because I am an American with Scottish heritage is the reason why I do try to follow tradition and convention regarding Highland attire. For me (and me alone), it shows respect. That's not condemning either of you, just offering a different point-of-view.

The waistcoat looks grand, and I agree with Rathdown's comments 100%.

Regards,

Todd

[ghostlight]

That is a very nice looking waistcoat. You wear it well.

[Colonel MacNeal]

Great waistcoat - would look great with a tweed kilt too.
Nice find.

[Galician]

Respectfully, though, but because I am an American with Scottish heritage is the reason why I do try to follow tradition and convention regarding Highland attire. For me (and me alone), it shows respect. That's not condemning either of you, just offering a different point-of-view.

Regards,

Todd

Yes, Todd, your perspective makes perfect sense to me. While the Celtic connection is a big part of my appreciating the wearing of a kilt, I just think it isn't necessary for me to duplicate full Highland style if there are elements which don't appeal to me. I can respect the tradition. I just don't feel bound by it, especially since it's not my tradition. Hence, as an example, my wearing the Catalan cap at the last Tartan Day parade, rather than a Scottish tam.

[macwilkin]

Yes, Todd, your perspective makes perfect sense to me. While the Celtic connection is a big part of my appreciating the wearing of a kilt, I just think it isn't necessary for me to duplicate full Highland style if there are elements which don't appeal to me. I can respect the tradition. I just don't feel bound by it, especially since it's not my tradition. Hence, as an example, my wearing the Catalan cap at the last Tartan Day parade, rather than a Scottish tam.

Exactly. Different horses for courses.

And personally, I've always admired Basque berets. If Hemingway could wear one after all...



T.

[beloitpiper]

Looks great! Judging from the rest of your outfit,I'd say somebody is a big fan of the Scottish Tartan's Museum gift shop!