Kilts & Culture Cast: Ep 9

On this Episode, the guys talk about pipe band uniforms, creating the K&C tartan, solid color kilts, and more!

Content originally aired in November 2019.

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-Our pipe band is considering changing our uniform style. What is a good alternative to the old standard black Argyll jackets and vests, military tunics, etc.? 

- Erik’s dream Sheriffmuir

- When designing a tartan, what is the ideal sett size? What is the ideal pattern repeat size for a tartan?

-When designing a new tartan, how can you tell how much of a repeat you will see on the apron of your kilt? 

- When will the official Kilts & Culture FB Group tartan be ready?

- Do solid-color kilts have a different pleat depth than tartan kilts? Are solid-color kilts harder to make? 

- Is there an optimal pleat depth for getting good “swish” from a kilt?

- Are checkered top kilt hose a thing? What are some good kilt hose color options to go with ancient or muted tartans?

- Would medieval “leg wraps” be good to wear with a kilt?   

-What would be a good tartan to wear for Christmas and the Holidays?

- How many kilt wearers have a primary kilt and a second kilt just for special occasions?

- How well will a five-yard kilt dress up for formal occasions? Can a 5-yard kilt look good for formal or do you have to have an 8-yard kilt with your Prince Charlie?

- What is the difference between and modern tartan and an ancient tartan?

- Why is it so hard to find Ghillie Brogues in wide and long foot sizes? How much do you have to spend? What is a good alternative?

- My roots trace back to McKee, a sept of Mackay Clan. I do not pay for a membership to be part of the Mackay Clan Society but would like to wear the clan badge kilt pin and such. Is it considered bad form to wear clan regalia if you do not pay dues to your clan society?

- Are Clan Societies worth joining?

- If your glengary is too large and has overhang at the back, is it possible to make it smaller? 

- How can you reduce chafing when wearing a kilt? Talcum powder?

- Can you wear rugby socks with a kilt?

- Would a bowler hat (derby hat) look good with a kilt?

- How do you pee in a kilt?

- What is the pouch thing in the front of the kilt called and what is it for? (ie. What is a sporran?)

- Belt with a semi-dress sporran and vest - good look or no?

- How often do you wear Ghillie Brogues? Often? Just for formal? 

- I am seeing a lot of negative connotations from the Scottish towards people from the States. I see they think we are stupid , fat, lazy, etc.......... How true is this? And why...... Any information you can give me will be greatly appreciated.