mens Vs. women's sashes

[SlackerDrummer]

Actually, the lady never mentioned kilts.

No, but her handle isn't "trousered guys wife" either.

[Spartan Tartan]

No, but her handle isn't "trousered guys wife" either.

You beat me to it!

[Ryan Ross]

Can't a guy even be a jerk around here anymore, without several of his compatriots yanking him down by the sporran belt? Yeesh!!!

[creagdhubh]

Can't a guy even be a jerk around here anymore, without several of his compatriots yanking him down by the sporran belt? Yeesh!!!

Hahahaha! Quite right, Ryan!

[kilted guys wife]

that was were i saw one of the photos. the other one i now think may just be the upper part of a great kilt.
thank you so much for you input

[kilted guys wife]

thank you so much i will look into day plaids.

[Tobus]

It occurs to me that you never mentioned what purpose you had in mind for the sash. Is this for general wear, or for dressing up, or what?

The reason I ask is because while a day plaid may be firmly rooted in tradition, it's not exactly everyday Highland wear. The examples we have seen are generally of chiefs and other gentlemen of note, when dressing in their best daywear for the purpose of being in the public eye. It might be appropriate in limited circumstances where the weather could turn foul and he could use it as a blanket/shawl/wrap. But as for just wearing it as a standard part of a kilted wardrobe, it's a bit much.

[Geoff Withnell]

Also, if you are in an area with a warmer climate than Scotland, it can get a bit warm. I frequently wear one fall-winter-spring, and find it very useful. However, here near Washington DC about 50 miles south of the Mason-Dixon line, in summer they quickly become uncomfortable.

It occurs to me that you never mentioned what purpose you had in mind for the sash. Is this for general wear, or for dressing up, or what?

The reason I ask is because while a day plaid may be firmly rooted in tradition, it's not exactly everyday Highland wear. The examples we have seen are generally of chiefs and other gentlemen of note, when dressing in their best daywear for the purpose of being in the public eye. It might be appropriate in limited circumstances where the weather could turn foul and he could use it as a blanket/shawl/wrap. But as for just wearing it as a standard part of a kilted wardrobe, it's a bit much.

[creagdhubh]

The reason I ask is because while a day plaid may be firmly rooted in tradition, it's not exactly everyday Highland wear. The examples we have seen are generally of chiefs and other gentlemen of note, when dressing in their best daywear for the purpose of being in the public eye. It might be appropriate in limited circumstances where the weather could turn foul and he could use it as a blanket/shawl/wrap. But as for just wearing it as a standard part of a kilted wardrobe, it's a bit much.

This is why I had stated previously that the use of a day plaid depends mainly on contextual factors. However, that didn't stop the late Euan Macpherson of Glentruim from wearing his enormous day plaid every time he wore his kilt during the day. The only time he never wore it was whilst shooting in the hills around Glentruim.

For sociable evening functions, Glentruim wore a plaid in the Macpherson dress tartan that was along the style of a 'drummer's' plaid, affixed with an ornate and very old, cairngorm and silver brooch. He was one of the most enthusiastic and traditional Highland Chieftains I have ever had the pleasure and honour of meeting, and now his son, Lachlan, has taken on his late father's mantle.

Cheers,

[creagdhubh]

Also, if you are in an area with a warmer climate than Scotland, it can get a bit warm. I frequently wear one fall-winter-spring, and find it very useful. However, here near Washington DC about 50 miles south of the Mason-Dixon line, in summer they quickly become uncomfortable.

This is why I mainly wear my day plaid in Scotland whilst attending social events such as gatherings, games, and rallies, where others are dressed in Highland dress and the weather isn't terribly hot and humid. I rarely wear the day plaid here in the States, and if I do, it is usually only during the fall and winter months and of course, depending upon the occassion.