Quote Originally Posted by Cygnus View Post

I've been happy to discover that Highland attire really follows its own rules, so most of the rules above don't apply. In fact, I believe Jock once posted some photos of himself attending a wedding in his kilt that shows how it is done. Those of us living outside of the UK (and maybe within) should be careful, though, in our choices, as I don't think many people understand the differing rules for traditional highland dress. One could wear a grey waistcoat and tie with a black Argyll jacket to show consideration of the traditions of the "lowlanders" and still attend kilted.

Sigh, and sigh again.

With the greatest of respect to all, this is precisely why if we are going to wear Highland attire, then we really ought to follow the kilt conventions reasonably closely so that in the long run those outwith Scotland will HOPEFULLY begin to understand Highland conventions rather more and not get even more confused by the "incorrect" adaptations that confuse the issue for all concerned.

In fact that applies to a national attire from wherever it hails from, if we choose to wear it..