When I get around to ordering my next kilt, I want to also have a vest (front panels only, bias cut, black satin back) a fly plaid (because if I were ever to want it later it will only match if I order it at the same time) AND at least a sash for my darling wife.

I can say this openly because she's not a member here - she's lukewarm to my Scottish thing, but I'd like to entice her in, so it will be my gift to her with the hope that she will make appropriate use of it.

So . . . I note so many ways that ladies wear their sashes. Would you please post pictures of yourself or friends, or links showing classy ways my classy lassy might wear one for various formal/ informal occasions? As you post or link for me, I will print them out so that she can see them when we get to that point. My own highland gear is very traditional - woollen kilt, braemar or argyle jacket, coloured hose and flashes, etc. and it tends to be worn on more formal or at least semi-formal occasions, so that's what it might match

What are the normal dimensions of such a piece of cloth?

How is is usually finished?

What else do I need to know in order to keep the dear girl happy with this gift?
Should I be so brave as to have a skirt made to accompany it? (Yes, I do have her measurements!)

What are your thoughts? The bank account is not there yet, but it's headed in the right direction, so I'd like to plan ahead.


Thank you so much for your support and direction!

Bill+