Trews

[IsaacW]

As i said no fishtails on Military Trews and only a seam in the inside leg, no seam on the outside.

That is very true on the currently issued trews. Historically, however, fishtail were the norm on trews. I am not sure when the switch over occurred (sometime post WWII). Anyway, main people still refer to the fishtail backs as "military style" even though the military no longer wears them as such. Basically, like many things, military fashion changes along with the rest of society.

IW

[carlisle401]

Civilian tailors make trews with Fishtails and two seams (like trousers). As the British Army really saved the Highland thanks to their exemption from the Proscription Act,, many ex Service always use their own Regimental Dress Regulations.
NB! I always wear black or navy blue socks when I wear my trews.

[Mikilt]

Thanks all!

Something I am noticing in the pics is that trews look good on fellows without a middle-age gut. I do have a bit of a gut. Does anyone have an opinion regarding trews on a gentleman of substance?

[davidlpope]

Thanks all!

Something I am noticing in the pics is that trews look good on fellows without a middle-age gut. I do have a bit of a gut. Does anyone have an opinion regarding trews on a gentleman of substance?

Trews are best exhibited on thin, tall physiques.

Otherwise, the dreaded "Tartan Eggcup" effect:

[carlisle401]

When I served I had a 32 inch waist. Some of the older guys had the middle aged waist. They didn't look that bad, but one advantage was that you could wear braces (suspenders) when wearing a jacket or pullover.

Now I have a larger waist and I had to get new trews, same though Hunting Stewart.

Remember no belt loops on military trews and kilts!

[MacEanruig]

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Myself and the UK Vice Council at the 2014 Remembrance Sunday Ceremony in Mesa, AZ.


In regards to Trews. Having served in The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment) trews were part of our dress.

Trews are worn around the waist, there are no fishtails on military trews as was mentioned here. They are worn in Shirt Sleeve Order, No.1 and No.2 Dress and working dress for certain positions. They are worn with Mess Dress (civilian formal dress) without any problem.

As i said no fishtails on Military Trews and only a seam in the inside leg, no seam on the outside.

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Certainly good to know Carlisle401. Just to clarify, I wrote "military-style fishtail trews." Notice the emphasis on "style." Although, as Isaac stated, fishtail trews were used by the British Army in the past (http://vintagehaberdashers.com/tag/army-trews/).

It seems entirely reasonable to assume the British Army modernized their uniforms over time to match current clothing trends. For example, you can easily compare the bonnets from vintage military photos with those which are worn presently to understand the difference.

Nonetheless, I would imagine using the term "military-style fishtail trews" helps in advertising for any highland fashion business.

[Cygnus]

My preference is generally to wear a regular-style jacket with trews. While I have no qualms with folks that wear kilt jackets with them, the higher cut to the jacket tends to make one's belly/"hips" look larger, I think it's because the legs taper down to the ankles (something you don't get with a kilt), while a longer jacket is a bit more forgiving. That said, if you're of a trim and athletic build, wear the kilt jacket with trews.

As Max Bialystock said in "The Producers" (1967), "If you've got it, flaunt it!"

[carlisle401]

Yes one of the advantages of trews is that they can be worn with jackets.

Here I am representing The Royal Scots Association at a RHF memorial, Blazer, Hunting Stewart waistcoat and Trews.

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