The Importance of knowing the Rules of Kilted Fashion

[Raphael]

When It comes to fashion, I have a few rules/guidelines:

1: Neat and clean - Shirts must not be wrinkled.

2: Proper Sizing - Please don't wear oversize or under size garments

3: Colour Coordination - pieces must be colour coordinated.

Other than that, I am not good in following rules. Fashion is not about follow rules. Fashion is about creating new styles.

[SFCRick]

Well stated Matt

[Tim Little]

Perhaps "rules" is a bit stiff of a word. If we were to re-read Panache's post (and added after reading Matt's ) MAC Newsome's post and substitute "guidelines" for "rules", well...how's about that? I could go with that.

I'll second that thought and just add one more:

Rules/guidelines should be open to question/examination... even if they are ultimately followed. IMHO, when one understands the reasoning behind the existence of a rule or guideline, one can make an educated decision about whether or not to follow it.

[Nick the DSM]

Rules are meant to be broken.

[Ayin McFye]

I think this post ties in well with another post I started today regarding wearing a standard tuxedo top with a kilt to a wedding. I don't actually plan on doing this, but was curious how it looked. That being said though, if I did choose to wear a regular tuxedo jacket with a kilt instead of a PC or something similiar, I would know the "standards" but have just chosen to not follow them.

I think when you knowingly choose to not follow "standards" of kilt wear, then you have to be willing to accept a little criticism that may come with that decision. It's entirely in your right to wear your kilt however you choose, except in the event that you are wearing as a uniform like a pipe band, or trying to achieve "traditional" attire.

Good post Jaime.

[Panache]

Grant, we are so pleased that now you can feel better about youself!

turpin,


NO WE AREN'T!

Cheers

Jamie

[ForresterModern]

Anybody know how to say "demerit" in gaelic?

[Bugbear]

I agree. However, it does cause a bit of a stirr and some confusing ripples in the pond when the traditionalist do not agree on the fashion rules.

Also, I have sensed that some breaking of the rules, flat caps, cause more pain for the members from Scotland than they let on...

[Leprechaun 91]

So... about that rubber sporran. Turpin, could you manage that for me? I prefer the feet to still be on.

[Big Mikey]

There are only three sets of rules I ALWAYS abide- the rules of marriage, the rules covering my safety at work and the rules regarding my turn to buy a round. Beyond that, I think most rules are open to interpretation. That being said, I agree with previous posters in that any decision made should be an informed decision.