The Wearing of Brooches and Flys

**mrpharr** · 14th May 06, 05:26 PM

Is it necessary to wear a Fly with a broach?

**Panache** · 14th May 06, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by mrpharr

Is it necessary to wear a Fly with a broach?

I believe men would wear a brooch or clasp to secure a fly plaid, cape, or cloak. The brooch is worn because it has a function. Kilt pins have a function and tie tacs have a function. A brooch without a fly plaid is too much in my opinion. Go with a small lapel pin in your jacket if you desire a pin. Please note that I have a beautiful brooch from the Celtic Croft that I would dearly love too wear. But without the fly plaid it is far too much. Sadly I found out after joining X Marks that fly plaids are part of really uber-formal attire.

Cheers

**mrpharr** · 14th May 06, 05:50 PM

should i get a matching one for my wedding? ancient craig form house of edgar. the wool was very expensive for this plaid. i did pick it out so i can't complain. runs about $70 a yard.

**Tullibardine** · 14th May 06, 08:57 PM

How are you going to hold the fly on your shoulder if you don't wear a brooch? BTW a broach is a tapered cutting tool used to enlarge holes.

I would suggest spending the money and having a belted plaid made to match your kilt. Much better looking than hanging a large tartan hankie on your shoulder.

**Panache** · 15th May 06, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by mrpharr

should i get a matching one for my wedding? ancient craig form house of edgar. the wool was very expensive for this plaid. i did pick it out so i can't complain. runs about $70 a yard.

mrpharr,

It is up to you. Fly plaids are often worn by the groom. In my eyes they look wonderful and dashing (plus it gives you an excuse to wear a really cool brooch). However, you will find that you will have little occasion to wear it after your wedding. The Fly plaid is traditionally for very formal occasions only.

Cheers

**Bob C** · 15th May 06, 07:27 AM

I like my fly plaid. I wear it whenever I wear my Prince Charlie suit. I know some people say that it's too much.

Those people can bite me.

**ByDand** · 15th May 06, 08:01 AM

I agree with Bob C. The fly plaid is a very nice addition to the kilt and I think it helps set the entire look. I know some will disagree, but that is OK.

**GlassMan** · 15th May 06, 08:59 AM

I love the look of fly plaids and so have always purchased a matching fly plaid with every kilt I've ever had made. But if you want to wear a broach, be sure to wear a fly plaid. The broach is meant to hold something on, so if you wear a broach alone it will look like you lost your fly plaid!

**switchblade5984** · 15th May 06, 11:53 AM

yes a matching one looks great

**mrpharr** · 15th May 06, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by Tullibardine

How are you going to hold the fly on your shoulder if you don't wear a brooch? BTW a broach is a tapered cutting tool used to enlarge holes.

I would suggest spending the money and having a belted plaid made to match your kilt. Much better looking than hanging a large tartan hankie on your shoulder.

a broach is a variant on brooch but yes, brooch is the proper term.