Practicality of the kilt

[Jock Scot]

That is why the woolen "lairds" or day plaid was/is so useful. If only there was a sensible way of keeping the wretched thing in position when not in use!

[Asser 1]

Sounds like if you would have a had a pair of "wellies" things would have been near perfect.

[Pleater]

I make cords, in toning colours. I tie a loop in the middle and thread the ends of the plaid through, having arranged them in folds, then put the loop on my left shoulder and put one end of the cord down my back one round the front and tie it on the right side, or tuck it under my belt. Ease the fabric tight or fold it over the cord to hide it, and all that is visible is a few inches of cord at the shoulder.

I find the toga like garment handy for carrying all sorts of things in the folds - sinuses I should probably call them, and it drapes rather well around my rather matronly shape.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[andyfg]

That is why the woolen "lairds" or day plaid was/is so useful. If only there was a sensible way of keeping the wretched thing in position when not in use!

Jock, I very much like the idea, but it seems out of (dare I say) fashion. Do you know anyone who still uses the day plaid?

[Jock Scot]

Jock, I very much like the idea, but it seems out of (dare I say) fashion. Do you know anyone who still uses the day plaid?

No, I have not seen a day plaid worn for many a year. I have one in a moth proof box(I hope!),but in truth I don't suppose it has been worn in the last twenty, perhaps thirty, or so years. We used to use it, when it retired, for picnics until the canvas backed picnic blankets came about. The day plaid was actually surprisingly weather proof.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

That is why the woolen "lairds" or day plaid was/is so useful. If only there was a sensible way of keeping the wretched thing in position when not in use!

Tell your man to carry it for you, and do not disturb yourself further with thoughts of it. Bearer!!!!!!! My plaid!

[Jock Scot]

Tell your man to carry it for you, and do not disturb yourself further with thoughts of it. Bearer!!!!!!! My plaid!

Well I suppose I could add it to the list, a pair of guns, cartridge bags, shooting stick,fishing rods,reels, assorted tackle, lunch,binoculars,----yes of course he could carry the plaid! I am sure he won't mind!

[WeaselMender]

Well I suppose I could add it to the list, a pair of guns, cartridge bags, shooting stick,fishing rods,reels, assorted tackle, lunch,binoculars,----yes of course he could carry the plaid! I am sure he won't mind!

Ah the advantages of being the Laird of the Manor...........you should try having one of my grandkids carry anything for more than 30 feet or 30 seconds whichever comes first.

Weasel :ootd: (And most unfortunantly NOT Laird of his Manor)

[andyfg]

No, I have not seen a day plaid worn for many a year. I have one in a moth proof box(I hope!),but in truth I don't suppose it has been worn in the last twenty, perhaps thirty, or so years. We used to use it, when it retired, for picnics until the canvas backed picnic blankets came about. The day plaid was actually surprisingly weather proof.

Thanks Jock.

[Kiltman]

Isn't wool wonderful? In the rain there is nothing like it.