t_crown said:
I've seen paintings/drawings of highlanders in full dress being heavily armed even at formal occasions (weddings): a couple of pistols, (baskethilt) sword, dirk, and sgian dubh (which, you can only assume is being carried). Normally, the best man at the wedding would be so (heavily) armed, because it was his duty to protect the groom while marrying and fend off all other would-be suitors.
Beowulf67 said:Hi, Panache
Looking good as always. But where is your better half?
I can understand not posting her pics because then you would get the usual "There's a guy in a kilt in that picutre?" response.
Edward said:Jamie, you've got quite a selection of kilts there! Are any of the tartan ones a family thing, or just designs you liked? I like the solid ones too, myself.
Abyss said:Excellent kilts which you have!
I have a question to throw at you knowledgeable folks, spurred on by the revelation of solid color kilts... what do you think of modern kilts such as the Utilikilt?
Panache said:I have a Utilikilt and two other modern boxpleat kilts (using the X kilt pattern).
They have their place, they are comfortable, sometimes practical, and can be worn with flair.
But they don't have the ...panache of traditional highland dress
Cheers
Jamie
Abyss said:I have a question to throw at you knowledgeable folks, spurred on by the revelation of solid color kilts... what do you think of modern kilts such as the Utilikilt?
Panache said:Edward,
I edited my posts and included the tartan names. One can wear virtually pretty much any tartan (save the Balmoral tartan which is reserved for the Royal Family). There are clan tartans,national tartans, district tartans, fashion tartans, military tartans, corporate tartans, even internet forum tartans! It is generally accepted that if you wear a clan tartan you should perhaps know a little about the clan. "Universal tartans" are meant to worn by anyone.
To make things more complicated there are Modern, Ancient, and Weathered colors offered for most tartans (basically these variations are simply bright vs. muted colors and a way for the tartan mills to offer a selection)
Ultimately you should wear the tartan you like best and has the most meaning to you.
Flying Scotsman said:I have two kilts, but they're both the traditional knife pleat. One is pleated to the sett, the other to the stripe. But I've not seen a kilt in a box pleat...and what is the "X kilt pattern"?). Sounds interesting.
You all look very snazzy in your Highland dress, gentlemen. :eusa_clapPanache said:They have their place, they are comfortable, sometimes practical, and can be worn with flair.