Freedom in Tradition

[CMcG]

DAMN!!!! Where are the photos?

Here's one but I see two question marks for other pics that are missing.

[English Bloke]

Here's the other one...

[wildrover]

Erskine's message was simply this: a lack of wealth or social standing should not inhibit one from wearing Highland attire.

Yup...consider that for a few bucks...like ten or twenty...you can take a 40$, dubiously fit, black "pipe band" vest with square shiny buttons and have it fitted, and the buttons changed.

That said, there is nothing in any of his writings that strays from "the rules" of what one should wear depending on the time of day, where they are, or what they are doing.

Word. Can we call you "Teague"?

Today, just as in Erskine's time, the noblest virtues are still camraderie, dependability, and unswerving loyalty. The fourth noble virtue is this: A gentleman always plays by "the rules".

I thought the fourth was that a gentleman knows how to thoroughly break the rules, but usually doesn't...

Some people can't go to their left.

You need an image tag, Zoolander .

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CMcG, you've seen the socks by Marlis, yes? Anyone who knits kilt socks can make something like that...the variety shown by the STM and SHO is only the stock photography...pretty sure they can do just about anything you want.

As far as jackets and vests, again, what K-L sells is not the alpha and omega of kilt wear, nor are the standard offerings from the STM or anyone else.

[Cygnus]

All of this talk made me think of MacLowlife's wonderful dress slippers with silver skull and crossbones embroidery. While they may not be everyone's cup of tea, they certainly show a great deal of individuality while staying within the framework of the rules.

Add to that Sandy's lovely (and equally "flashy") doublet, and I think I have a very good idea of what the OP is talking about.

I'll see if I can't find the picture of MacLowlife in those shoes...

EDIT: Here it is!

[wildrover]

Where you (pl) find her stockings?

[Bugbear]

What is wrong with being plain and unadorned?

[Pyper]

I have an analogy that might shed some light.

There was a great bagpipe player named Gordon Duncan. He learned the tradition inside and out and won most of the piping contests a piper could win.

Then he started to do some things that were really creative. One of the things he did was figure out how to play the AC/DC intro riff from the song Thunderstruck. Most pipers think it's a pretty cool thing that he did.

But, well, if I had done that, other pipers would probably make fun of me for even wanting to play AC/DC riffs on pipes. Sometimes the messenger is the more important part of the message.

[wildrover]

But, well, if I had done that, other pipers would probably make fun of me for even wanting to play AC/DC riffs on pipes.

Only if it's "Long Way to the Top".

[MacLowlife]

MacBug, Plain and unadorned is for the Beautiful People.

For the rest of us, there is interesting clothing.


My lovely date, who doesn't need the Stewart Royal tartan to make her legs look good, is a good sport who likes to "match". Her legwear came from eBay. The brand is probably Pamela Mann and can be bought in the UK, though there are also Japanese brands available.





Purity of line is an admirable and noble concept, but now and then, some of us enjoy the clever twist. The difference between boring and elegant can be pretty small, once you get away from who is doing the describing. I realize that some tartans lean towards the subdued, especially some of the modern ones, but most are bright and colorful and vibrant. A colorful and vibrant tartan can either be complemented by quiet and dignified accompaniments or it can be set off by equally vibrant ones. On a festive occasion, why settle for just one Roman candle?

[Bugbear]

MacBug, Plain and unadorned is for the Beautiful People.

For the rest of us, there is interesting clothing.


My lovely date, who doesn't need the Stewart Royal tartan to make her legs look good, is a good sport who likes to "match". Her legwear came from eBay. The brand is probably Pamela Mann and can be bought in the UK, though there are also Japanese brands available.





Purity of line is an admirable and noble concept, but now and then, some of us enjoy the clever twist. The difference between boring and elegant can be pretty small, once you get away from who is doing the describing. I realize that some tartans lean towards the subdued, especially some of the modern ones, but most are bright and colorful and vibrant. A colorful and vibrant tartan can either be complemented by quiet and dignified accompaniments or it can be set off by equally vibrant ones. On a festive occasion, why settle for just one Roman candle?

This is one of the reasons I no longer attempt to wear Highland attire. I am a "Lowlander."

Just getting in touch again with my bland and boring roots.

I'm sure your lovely date appreciated the fireworks.