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    here's a pretty good outline;
    http://www.marariley.net/celtic/scotland.htm

    But honestly, I'm with Tobus in believing that at faire being 'historically accurate' (HA) does not matter as much as having a day of make-believe fun.

    I've worn 'modern' tailored kilts (mostly USA Kilts Semi-trads) and other modern kit as part of faire garb for years. I've never really wanted to invest in any kind of great kilt/belted plaid etc. styles, not over the money, but because I don't think of them as very practical wear compared to the 'regular' kilts I wear all the time anyhow. Lots of guys wear kilts at faires around here, but I'd guess that only about 2 out of 10 wear some sort of great kilt.

    Basically at faire one is either in "garb", ie; some kind of 'ye olde fantasy' getup, or one is in "mundanes" which are plain street clothes. Nobody at faire, at least nobody you want to know, is gonna look down on your garb for not being HA if you are making an effort.


    Look at this mob; Fun ? Yes, in abundance! historic accuracy? heh, not so much...


    But really, if you hang around the right people nobody gives a damn what you look like
    Last edited by Zardoz; 19th April 11 at 10:39 AM.
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