Kilt glasses, kilt watches, kilt pens, kilt cars

[MacLowlife]

We spend a lot of time discussing certain accessories- hose, shoes, headgear- but other items are not talked about much. I am asking with my tongue heading towards my cheek, but is there such a thing, really, as a kilt watch? Do certain eyeglasses "go" with THCD while others do not? What other daily-use items are there that might or might not be appropriate for wear or carrying with the kilt? And why? I am posting here and not in the Accessories sub forum because I particularly want the Traditional perspective.

My larger question has to do with the "living tradition" we have talked about so much lately- the spirit of adaptation that keeps the kilt from being a costume, the approach that makes us traditional, not historical. I am eager to know why we adopt the cromach, for instance, but not the silver- topped walking stick of the Edwardians.

Again, historical reenactors will shun inconsistent personal effects ( "Ahem , sir, your iPod case must be either suede or patent leather, snakeskin is not period correct.") while the rest of us usually let practicality be our guide. Are there notable exceptions, or particularly good examples to/of this principle?

Any modern conveniences that you have connected to your kilt wearing?

[cruiser348]

Well I guess you could say one appropriate "kilt car" at least in the US would be the early 70's Chevrolet Monte Carlos where the front seats pivoted on their bases. Think this feature would make it much easier to get into and out of the vehicle without worrying about wrinkling the pleats. I'm sure there are other cars that have offered a feature like this but that is the one I have personal experience with, so naturally it comes to mind first. Not sure if the fact that it is now old enough to qualify as a "historic car" helps it better fit into this category or not.

[macwilkin]

Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses, which I wear with mufti, as well as in Highland attire. I usually carry a Mont Blanc pen in my jacket pocket.

T.

[vmac3205]

Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses, which I wear with mufti, as well as in Highland attire. I usually carry a Mont Blanc pin in my jacket pocket.

T.

I carry a pen in mine.

[macwilkin]

I carry a pen in mine.

Given that my son had three febrile seizures this weekend, It's a wonder I can spell my own name this morning.

T.

[vmac3205]

Given that my son had three febrile seizures this weekend, It's a wonder I can spell my own name this morning.

T.

Oh dear! I hope he is okay now.

[Livingston]

Given that my son had three febrile seizures this weekend, It's a wonder I can spell my own name this morning.

T.

Both my daughter and grand-daughter had the same thing happen. My daughter's was in the middle of the night and my grand-daughter's was on a plane between Des Moines and Denver My daughter ended up on phenabarbatol (sp) for three years after that.

[piperdbh]

I carry a pen in mine.

...and is it mightier than the sword?

[vmac3205]

...and is it mightier than the sword?

Given that it is also a Mont Blanc, yes.

[Drac]

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