Kilt glasses, kilt watches, kilt pens, kilt cars

**Zardoz** · 11th July 11, 07:48 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

The two unsung, oft ignored and highly traditional pieces of kit that are also interchangeable with other styles of dress are cuff links and collar stays(stiffeners).Button down collars? Pah!

Cuff links? So 'french' or double cuff shirts and links are traditional for Highlandwear? Do you wear the cuffs 'kissing' or barrel style?

*disclaimer* most of my nice shirts are custom, and have french cuffs.

**Jock Scot** · 11th July 11, 07:59 AM

I am not sure what you mean by cuffs being worn in a "kissing or barrel style".

A picture taken a while ago for another purpose, but it does show my silver day cuff links and silver collar stays. So yes, I use cuff links with double cuffs and single cuffs. Cuff buttons are not a common thing on my shirts.

For those that might be interested the picture also shows my silver kilt pin, my gold watch chain and pocket watch(Rolex) and a 1914 marching compass that is(was) a regular companion when out on the hill.

**Zardoz** · 11th July 11, 08:37 AM

Jock, 'kissing': the ends of cuffs are pinched together, inside flap to inside flap, aligning the buttonholes. This is the typical way they are seen.
'barrel-style': one end of the cuff overlaps the other, like a button cuff would.

I always wear them kissing, but there is sometimes a discussion (not that I participate in) about that being "too formal" for daytime etc...

**piperdbh** · 11th July 11, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Button down collars? Pah!

Best quote of the day!

**Jock Scot** · 11th July 11, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by Zardoz

Jock, 'kissing': the ends of cuffs are pinched together, inside flap to inside flap, aligning the buttonholes. This is the typical way they are seen.
'barrel-style': one end of the cuff overlaps the other, like a button cuff would.

I always wear them kissing, but there is sometimes a discussion (not that I participate in) about that being "too formal" for daytime etc...

Crumbs, I did not know that there were two ways to wear cuff links! It therefore follows, I suppose, that I also did not know that one way could be considered more formal than the other! Well, never too old to learn, what?

I wear my cuffs "kissing" style at all times.

**vmac3205** · 11th July 11, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses, which I wear with mufti, as well as in Highland attire. I usually carry a Mont Blanc pin in my jacket pocket.

T.

I carry a pen in mine.

**macwilkin** · 11th July 11, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by vmac3205

I carry a pen in mine.

Given that my son had three febrile seizures this weekend, It's a wonder I can spell my own name this morning.

T.

**piperdbh** · 11th July 11, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by vmac3205

I carry a pen in mine.

...and is it mightier than the sword?

**Nick the DSM** · 11th July 11, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by saxandpipes

Now now... careful there. This is the TRADITIONAL forum!

I don't need no fancy-shmancy Jag to drive! I'll take a 300+ HP V8 anyday!

Cars are probably in the wrong time period anyhow.

**saxandpipes** · 11th July 11, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by Nick the DSM

I don't need no fancy-shmancy Jag to drive! I'll take a 300+ HP V8 anyday!

Cars are probably in the wrong time period anyhow.

Wrong time period!? ... now I'm confused, I thought traditional was older than 20 years, or something equally un-clear... it was being discussed elswhere, and I stopped following as I get confused easily.

Anyway,

how about this: (only a wee 390 cu in/ 6.4L V8)

Cheers,

Michael

edit:

I know it's somewhat off-topic. But the pic is from my brother's wedding- although what is strange is that the only one kilted was the priest!