Theory and practice.

[davedove]

I completely agree with what you've said Jock. It seems there are a lot of people, and not just on this forum, who seek out the anomolies to justify their point of view. And your point of view is greatly appreciated. It's good to know what a highland Scot thinks of highland dress.

However, I also don't necessarily want to dress like a highland Scot. I'm an old farm boy from southern Illinois who happens to have a bit of Scottish ancestry. And not even a lot of that; I'm mostly of English and German extraction.

The more formal I dress, the closer I stick to what you describe as the "Scottish way of doing things." But, as I get more casual, I tend to just use items from the traditional apparel and combine them with not so traditional items. I will do this for different reasons: climate, occasion, and yes sometimes whim.

BUT, I do recognize that this is departing from a traditional perspective. I think that is the real crux of the matter.

[caig]

I agree, Jock. I have had your view for some time now but did not have the nerve to post it here ! I have, many a time, not taken the time or trouble to reply to a thread here on the basis that it is, "here we go again", another question from an ill-informed member. I have also on several occasions not respnded because the outfit being depicted is so far off what i consider to be within the basic protocols for wearing the kilt. I haver to say that these threads come from outwith Scotland.

I take the view that the kilt should be worn within certain basic protocols, whilst at the same time being able to modernise or individualise it. I have several modern kilts, but I wouldnever wear one to a formal event where a jacket is required, except for the plain black which fits in with evening or formal wear.

Perhaps I should make a bigger effort and reply to more threads in order to keep educating people.