Dress tartan = failed concept?

**Panache** · 2nd February 10, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by RockyR

That being said, MacLeod of Lewis (aka Loud MacLeod) is also known as MacLeod Dress. It has no white, but is still called a 'dress' tartan by some.

Rocky,

I'm pretty sure that is just a myth perpetuated by those of Macleod of Lewis heritage that are looking for an excuse to wear the Macleod of Harris tartan instead of their own.

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

**Jock Scot** · 2nd February 10, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

Rocky,

I'm pretty sure that is just a myth perpetuated by those of Macleod of Lewis heritage that are looking for an excuse to wear the Macleod of Harris tartan instead of their own.

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

No no Jamie you have it all wrong. The MacLeod of Lewis(Lewes) is the dress tartan of the senior Clan( Chief MacLeod of MacLeod) MacLeod of Harris. In other words the MacLeods of Harris are the one's with the choice!