Fly Plaid vs Drummers Plaid

[Bigkahuna]

I am very fond of the look the Drummers Plaid gives. It give a fuller look to the kilt almost like the great kilt. Is it improper to wear a drummers plaid in place of a fly plaid when wearing formal dress?

[slohairt]

If you were to wear it with a 'white tie' outfit, it would probably look fine. A lot of older larger-sized fly plaids used to have a hook or buckle-and-strap system which then attached to the back of the kilt. Somewhat reminiscent of the Drummer's Plaid.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

I, personally think the drummer's plaid only looks right worn with certain types of doublets. Have you considered a plaid like I describe in this blog entry?
http://kiltmaker.blogspot.com/2008/0...ats-plaid.html

[Bigkahuna]

Thank you for your response Matt. I really like that plaid that you speak about in your article. I think you can get a similar look by taking a couple of pleats out of a Drummers plaid at the point where it attaches to its belt. This will give it a fuller look in the back. What do you think??

[Jock Scot]

Thank you for your response Matt. I really like that plaid that you speak about in your article. I think you can get a similar look by taking a couple of pleats out of a Drummers plaid at the point where it attaches to its belt. This will give it a fuller look in the back. What do you think??

Well as you have asked! Personally I would not bother with a plaid. Why? Three reasons, One, at a function, unless it is outdoors in the snow, you will find that you will get too hot. Two, they get in the way, do not be surprised if you sweep all the glasses off the table as you turn round to talk to some one(I have seen it done!), or, you find that you have dipped the back of it into the punch bowl(I have seen that done too!).Three,it all looks unnecessarily theatrical and fussy, unless you actually are a drummer or a piper.

[David Dalglish]

I agree with Jock, I don't like Fly Plaids.

[Bruno]

I agree with Jock on this I once saw one fellow light his fringe on a candle stick by accident. I assume it was one of those poly viscose jobs as it went up fairly quick and the guy had to ditch his jacket quick. Unless you are wearing one all day every day you will find your spacial awareness is thrown out of kilter and you may be like a bull in a china shop.

I am fine if you are in a band and outdoors etc its not a problem but in a crowded indoors setting beware.

[JolyStNicholas]

I'm in favor of the "Fly Plaid" over the Drummers, for formal occasions. But that is just my opinion!

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

I'm in total agreement with Jock Scot-- I think these are best worn only by bandsmen.

[Bigkahuna]

Thank you Gentlemen. I appreciate your input.