Prince Charles Duke of Rothesay in kilt photos

**JSFMACLJR** · 16th June 09, 06:43 AM

Originally Posted by Deil the Yin

Honestly, I wasn't looking for a smart-*** response. It seemed a logical question since most modern Highland attire is rooted in military (especially) and British fashion, neither of which I am expertly versed. Further to, as this is a kilt forum, it also seemed logical that those reading this thread might be interested to learn more about the roots of modern Highland attire as so elegantly displayed by HRPoW, if there was one in this particular case. Thus, as I stated, I was CURIOUS if there was a precedence (NOT that there had to be), especially since I had been COPYING the PoW for some time now, ie 10+ years...

Sorry, Deil, if I seemed like a smart-***. I didn't intend to be, but I did want to point out that we don't need precedents for everything that we do or wear, that much of fashion is based on individual taste and style. I am, though, starting a thread about flashes, so you can see that Prince Charles isn't the only one to wear his flashes in that way!

Kind Regards,
Sandford

**Spartan** · 16th June 09, 07:58 AM

This is a really worthwhile thread.

There are a lot of pictures of the Prince in kilts. Obviously, at least from the pictures, he wears kilts on a regular basis. (Maybe he should be a member of XMTS.) But, how frequently does he wear a kilt, and for what occasions? The precedent seems to go back to when he was young for family pictures. How often is he seen kilted?

**JSFMACLJR** · 16th June 09, 07:59 AM

Originally Posted by Spartan

This is a really worthwhile thread.

There are a lot of pictures of the Prince in kilts. Obviously, at least from the pictures, he wears kilts on a regular basis. (Maybe he should be a member of XMTS.) But, how frequently does he wear a kilt, and for what occasions? The precedent seems to go back to when he was young for family pictures. How often is he seen kilted?

In Scotland he wears the kilt quite frequently, more so in the Highlands of course.

**Panache** · 16th June 09, 08:48 AM

What I find interesting about the majority of the day wear outfits Prince Charles wears is that he uses black shoes and brown sporrans (and looks good doing so).

Here on XMTS since I have been here the general rule has always been to match your leather accessories.

I wonder what the majority of Scots do?

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

PS: I covet that cromach of his!

**JSFMACLJR** · 16th June 09, 08:54 AM

I'm a (shiney) black shoes and brown sporran kinda guy.

**Ancienne Alliance** · 16th June 09, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by Panache

What I find interesting about the majority of the day wear outfits Prince Charles wears is that he uses black shoes and brown sporrans (and looks good doing so).

Here on XMTS since I have been here the general rule has always been to match your leather accessories.

Yes ! I've also noticed this from the beginning...

I wonder if this would work the other way around... Black sporran and nice brown shoes.

I guess there would be the "safe way" of doing things wich would be to match everything including silver with silver and gold with gold...
...and perhaps a more "daring way" wich would require some panache (no pun intended) and originality (this may include personal family traditions) .
My wedding band and family ring are both silver and gold; I have brooches that blend both pewter and brass... A clue to solving this dilemma would be to use quality accessories... and a fair amount of good common sense.

Best,

Robert

**Jock Scot** · 16th June 09, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by Panache

What I find interesting about the majority of the day wear outfits Prince Charles wears is that he uses black shoes and brown sporrans (and looks good doing so).

Here on XMTS since I have been here the general rule has always been to match your leather accessories.

I wonder what the majority of Scots do?

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

PS: I covet that cromach of his!

I can't say that I have ever noticed, much, about matching shoes and sporran, I wear black brogues with a black sporran simply because that is what I have and I see no real reason to change.The convention probably says they ought to match, but I doubt that anyone pays too much heed to that.

**macwilkin** · 16th June 09, 10:23 AM

I wonder if this would work the other way around... Black sporran and nice brown shoes.

I wear this combo "in the field" at games; my black Freelander sporran with Brown Oxfords.

T.

**Phil** · 16th June 09, 11:02 AM

I prefer brown brogues for daywear, just because they seem a little less formal. I think you can take all this "mix and match" thing a bit too far. I mean who ever heard of a man and dress sense in the same sentence?

**Deil the Yin** · 16th June 09, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

Obviously you are reading more into Sanford's post than I am, I did not see it as a smart comment at all. Just another opinion on it, from someone who knows a thing or two about Traditional Highland Attire.

Maybe so... I was feeling pretty surly this morning.

Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR

Sorry, Deil, if I seemed like a smart-***. I didn't intend to be, but I did want to point out that we don't need precedents for everything that we do or wear, that much of fashion is based on individual taste and style. I am, though, starting a thread about flashes, so you can see that Prince Charles isn't the only one to wear his flashes in that way!

Kind Regards,
Sandford

Much obliged for your clarification, and I certainly see your pointe. I look forward to perusing your flashes thread, as it indeed sounds interesting.

Aye,
Wesley