To Pin or Not to Pin?

[be da veva]

I used to pin, but now, i'm more a brooch wearer...

(it's an old pic of my Gonzo Kasual look, notice the brooch?)

[thescot]

I wear one of those over-sized silver blanket pins.

I have one as well, and it's about the only one I ever wear.

But I did buy a couple of those nice miracle brooches that I haven't worn yet, so I guess it's about time I got them out, got all dressed up, and put one on. I'll probably try up high like we saw all the old guys--and Be Da Veva-- wearing them in that discussion thread.

Here are the ones I have:
for my weathered Robertson, and

for the rest.

[bigdad1]

IMHO it's back to the old question. Who cares what the traditionalists have to say in the matter? If a kilt pin lights your fire then wear one. I think they are especially nice when they are unique. The old standard sword is boring but I have seen many beautiful pins and have been tempted to trip the wearer and snatch the pin.

[thescot]

IMHO it's back to the old question. Who cares what the traditionalists have to say in the matter? If a kilt pin lights your fire then wear one. I think they are especially nice when they are unique. The old standard sword is boring but I have seen many beautiful pins and have been tempted to trip the wearer and snatch the pin.

Well, I kind of care what the traditionalists say because they always look right. And I suspect that most of the gentlemen here care since this is the Traditional Highland Dress forum.

Saying that here is kind of like going to a Catholic church and saying, "Who cares what the pope says."

Besides that, I am something of a traditionalist myself. I especially appreciate what Jock Scot, JSFMCLJR et al have to say; they seem to know quite a lot.

[bigdad1]

Well, I kind of care what the traditionalists say because they always look right. And I suspect that most of the gentlemen here care since this is the Traditional Highland Dress forum.

Saying that here is kind of like going to a Catholic church and saying, "Who cares what the pope says."

Besides that, I am something of a traditionalist myself. I especially appreciate what Jock Scot, JSFMCLJR et al have to say; they seem to know quite a lot.

Your points are well taken and understood. I was merely stating that to me the ultimate arbiter as to choice of dress is what you want to wear. That said I don't go along with kilts that look like skirts, or sloppy dress or things of that nature. I wish to respect the kilt and the traditions but remember that traditions evolve and change.

[Ancienne Alliance]

Please check out this thread:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/i...922/index.html

(why is it closed though ?)


Best,

Robert

[Bugbear]

(why is it closed though ?)


Best,

Robert

It is my understanding all threads inactive for a certain number of months are now set to be automaticly closed.

[Chas]

Your points are well taken and understood. I was merely stating that to me the ultimate arbiter as to choice of dress is what you want to wear. That said I don't go along with kilts that look like skirts, or sloppy dress or things of that nature. I wish to respect the kilt and the traditions but remember that traditions evolve and change.

I must disagree. A tradition is a tradition because it does not evolve or change. If it did evolve or change it would be a fashion or a fad.

That is not to say that we are bound to adhere to a set of values that worked at one particular time and place. We can evolve and change and modify our behaviour, but the tradition carries on.

Regards

Chas

[McClef]

I have a pin for every kilt with the exception of my leather one.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

I have always considered the kilt pin to be purely a matter of personal style and taste. I know plenty of folks who don't wear them, for various reasons, the most common simply being that they like to keep their dress as simple as possible and view the kilt pin as a bit fussy.

As for me, I almost always wear a kilt pin of some description. My only personal rule is that I don't wear the ubiquitous "clan crest on a sword" pin. That's me, and really the only reason is that I like to illustrate to the kilted masses that there are other kilt pin options. :-)

Lately I've taken to wearing the kilt pin higher on the kilt than most. It's most common today to wear it in the lower corner of the apron, but I've taken to wearing it about mid-way down lately, after the older style. I rather like it.

I agree with Rathdown that a silver blanket pin is a very traditional option, and would highly recommend it.