Spats

**macwilkin** · 17th September 08, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by Nervous Jock

Just picked up on this one. These are Gordon Highlander spats

Anyone know why the Gordons have black buttons on their spats? (I do.)

Todd

**Carolina Kiltman** · 17th September 08, 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

Anyone know why the Gordons have black buttons on their spats? (I do.)

Todd

Don't keep us in suspense. Tell us! (Or it to keep them buttoned?)

**macwilkin** · 17th September 08, 06:48 PM

The black buttons are in honour of Gen. Sir John Moore, who was mortally wounded at the Battle of Corunna during the Peninsula Campaign:

http://www.bydand.com/history.htm#Peninsula

Regards,

Todd

**Bugbear** · 18th September 08, 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

The black buttons are in honour of Gen. Sir John Moore, who was mortally wounded at the Battle of Corunna during the Peninsula Campaign:

http://www.bydand.com/history.htm#Peninsula

Regards,

Todd

That's interesting, but also thank you for posting that link, Todd.

**freddie** · 18th September 08, 10:49 PM

I keep seeing these wonderful 'hose tops' on ebay and realise that they can only be worn with spats. I would get a pair but feel that it would be 'a bit over the top' with ordinary 'civilian' dress. Having sait that I've just bought myself an army surplus horse hair sporran (black with white tails) which I intend to wear to dinners this year. I'm a big guy and feel that the ordinary sporran looks a bit small on my large frame. I love the military look, and when I can afford it I'll get myself a proper (pipers) doublet and then I'll get some spats

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**planemaker** · 28th September 08, 07:41 AM

Not a big fan of spats. I wore them once when I commanded a Cenotaph honour guard when I was in the Air Force. There they were for the most formal dress guard functions/ceremonies. Unless you were in uniform, I think they would be out of place, having said that, if you like them, then I am ok with it.

**svc40bt** · 6th October 08, 04:55 PM

I would think hose-tops could work with taller 9-10" boots, about the same height as spats.

**okiwen** · 14th October 08, 08:26 AM

Once upon a time I read of a man that had the "best" spats pattern ever. He was going to post instructions for making. I continued to look but they never showed or I missed it. Does this ring a bell with anyone? I need to wear spats with a uniform for work and I hate the crap that is available. If I must wear them I'd like to wear them well.

Thanks

**Casper** · 22nd October 08, 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by okiwen

Once upon a time I read of a man that had the "best" spats pattern ever. He was going to post instructions for making. I continued to look but they never showed or I missed it. Does this ring a bell with anyone? I need to wear spats with a uniform for work and I hate the crap that is available. If I must wear them I'd like to wear them well.

Thanks

About half way down the page..
http://www.westcoastkilts.com/highla...s-legdress.php

Don't know if Rob ever got around to tossing up the plans, though. This actually crossed my mind recently, as I got my hands on a pair of the mass-produced ones, and I just CANNOT make them fit right.

**Derek Conley** · 25th October 08, 05:34 AM

Forgive me for being naive, but is there no reputable place to purchase the "correct" spats?

I love the look and would definitely entertain the idea of purchasing a pair.