MacLowlife wondering about the high life

[lethearen]

Well, time for me to step in and say that I have a tartan doublet, cut on the bias, and I love it! You don't see too many of them on this side of the pond--and not too many in Scotland, either. They are, though, quite popular in certain "sets" especially in the West Highlands and Isles.

Sandy, you look stunning! I can't say I'm particularly fond of the all-tartan-all-over look, but you certainly pull it off better than I thought it could!

[dowofbuchanan]

You need to know clan histories extremely well before mixing tartans. For example, mixing Clan Campbell and Clan MacDonald tartans could be dynamite in certain circles---even these days! It is not unknown for two parts of the same clan, with their own tartan, not to be too friendly, on occasion either, so beware! Same tartan, different scale, is fine.

that wouldnt be any where near glen coe would it? the subject of my favorite corries tune. i like the tartan waistcoat ... but maybe not the doublet for me.

[Jock Scot]

that wouldnt be any where near glen coe would it? the subject of my favorite corries tune. i like the tartan waistcoat ... but maybe not the doublet for me.

Glen Coe is just part of the Campbell/MacDonald feud that goes back well before the massacre. In fact, whilst the Campbells had minor part to play in that awful affair, the real blame lies elsewhere.

[Asser 1]

Ten years ago I wouldn't have even thought of the tartan on tartan look. Now, I think it is brilliant.

I do think it is for the experienced though or at least the sartorially sound, there is a certain amount of skill in pattern mixing. It is much like pattern mixing(shirt, jacket, pocket square and tie) as discussed in Alan Flusslers book that Ancienne Alliance posted about with the "pocket square" thread.

As Flussler points out in his book Dressing the Man "reward and risk go hand in hand" with pattern mixing. I think this very much applies to mixing two tartans.

[Dirka Skene]

I have to say, and it's only my humble opinion, that you can have too much tartan. kilt and matching tartan waistcoat, with a solid doublet in a complimenting or neutral color, and solid hose that match the doublet. OR kilt and matching bias cut doublet with solid waistcoat of a complimentary or neutral color and hose that match the waistcoat.

[dowofbuchanan]

Glen Coe is just part of the Campbell/MacDonald feud that goes back well before the massacre. In fact, whilst the Campbells had minor part to play in that awful affair, the real blame lies elsewhere.

i know, and the real blame goes to william of orange. also the lord who took the macIan oath of fealty. still a great song by a great group.

[macwilkin]

i know, and the real blame goes to william of orange. also the lord who took the macIan oath of fealty. still a great song by a great group.

Actually, the real blame should go to the Earl of Stair, John Dalrymple, who authorised the massacre as Secretary of State for Scotland.

T.