The Piper's Wardrobe

[davidlpope]

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[davidlpope]

BTW: Can one of you gentlemen recommend a source for a pipe banner? Mine's gone walkabout.

Try Ian Sherwood at Cuillinn Craft in San Leandro, CA or Timothy Niall-Harris at House of Labhran. Both source pipe banners. I believe that Timothy is a member here.

Cordially,

David

[Michael Flemming]

BTW: Can one of you gentlemen recommend a source for a pipe banner? Mine's gone walkabout.

Iain Sherwood at Cuillin Craft:

http://www.cuillinn.com/badges.html

[EagleJCS]

As a piper that has never been in the military, I wouldn't presume to imitate the look as a soloist. Since the band I play with is a non-sponsored, all-volunteer band, we also wear civilian-style band uniforms. That said, a lot of the general, non-Scottish, non-piping US-American public expect to see the full No 1 dress on pipers (feather bonnet, cross belt, full plaid, tunic with Inverness flaps, etc., etc.), and get confused when they don't see it, until you explain the difference. Then they're - usually - OK with it. Disappointed, but OK.

When I'm not piping with the band, I'll wear what's appropriate to the occasion (usually my black Argyle jacket and a black tie at the least). In fact, that's probably what I'll be wearing when I pipe for a funeral this coming Saturday. When I recently piped for a police officer's memorial service (general memorial, not a specific officer), I wore my PC with bow tie because I was considered part of the honor guard detail, and they wore their dress uniforms (special hats & tunics, white gloves, patent leather).

[Dall_Piobaire]

As a piper that has never been in the military, I wouldn't presume to imitate the look as a soloist. Since the band I play with is a non-sponsored, all-volunteer band, we also wear civilian-style band uniforms. That said, a lot of the general, non-Scottish, non-piping US-American public expect to see the full No 1 dress on pipers (feather bonnet, cross belt, full plaid, tunic with Inverness flaps, etc., etc.), and get confused when they don't see it, until you explain the difference. Then they're - usually - OK with it. Disappointed, but OK.

When I'm not piping with the band, I'll wear what's appropriate to the occasion (usually my black Argyle jacket and a black tie at the least). In fact, that's probably what I'll be wearing when I pipe for a funeral this coming Saturday. When I recently piped for a police officer's memorial service (general memorial, not a specific officer), I wore my PC with bow tie because I was considered part of the honor guard detail, and they wore their dress uniforms (special hats & tunics, white gloves, patent leather).

I am kinda with you on the #1, yeah people expect it, but is it respectful? I guess the easiest to do is to dress as fromal as appropriate for the occasion, but not over the top!

[beloitpiper]

I'd say the safest outfit a piper can wear is an Argyle jacket, tie, and tank. It's classy and works with almost any occasion.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

I'd say the safest outfit a piper can wear is an Argyle jacket, tie, and tank. It's classy and works with almost any occasion.

The standard outfit of our museum's "piper in residence" is 8 yard kilt, white shirt, black Argyle, black bow tie, black glengarry, grey hose, black leather "hunting" sporran, and ghillies. Sometimes she'll wear white hose or bottle green hose.

She has a few other outfits she can wear if the occasion demands, but this is her standard and it seems to work.

(BTW, yes she is a female piper, and she wears men's clothing when piping, as she considers it a "uniform." When she's not piping she dresses like a lady).

Point being, a simple black Argyle jacket, white shirt and black tie will go far.

[Dall_Piobaire]

Okay, I am sorry, this is my fault. NorCal came closest to hitting the proverbial tiny nail on it's tiny little head.

I should have put this in historical, but what I was trying to find out was if there is historical providence for attire singular to the post of a Piper.

Sorry, my bad, but I appreciate the input!

Scott

[george7]

Don't forget the infamous piper's white hose

It's a myth by the way that pipers wear white hose. There are some bands that wear white hose, but I'll go out on a limb and say that most don't.

[cajuncelt]

My personal opinion:
I like the way the old-school pipers dressed. I feel a glengarry, PBonnie jacket, vest, piper's plaid, hair sporran and tartan hose looks awesome!
I wear, but still don't care for the "civilian band" look. I think our little sporrans (dress or day) look odd compared to a horse hair. White hose...no way. Vest and short sleeve shirt...blah (MacDonald's Manager?).
I don't have the money to purchase the look I want, but I would wear it to pipe at weddings, etc. if I could.
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...rummond092.jpg
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...rummond093.jpg
Not my pic's but a comparison of what I was talking about