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The fly plaid is the "cape looking piece of cloth" that goes over the left shoulder of the wearer. It is a simple square of cloth, typically 46" X 46", with fringed edges and a box pleat sewn in one corner.
The modern fly plaid originated with the traditional Féileadh Mòr (Great Plaid) worn in the Scottish Highlands. The Great Plaid was a large piece of cloth, which by the 16th century measured up to 8.2 metres (9.0 yards) in length, half of which was pleated and belted about the waist, while the upper half was draped over the left shoulder, was then gathered in front and could be used as a cloak and hood during inclement weather.
The fly plaid harkens back to that garment and was introduced in the 18th century when fashion dictated a switch to the modern kilt. The fly plaid replaced that portion of the Great Kilt that was draped over the shoulder. It is always worn in the same tartan or colour as the modern kilt, and should be made from the same fabric so that the sett and colours match exactly. It is typically worn only for formal functions and is paired with a jacket and vest and a plaid brooch.
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Add Your Review- Pretty Fly (Plaid) for a Kilt-Guy Eccentric Lion
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Price Value Quality Nothing puts a well dressed man onto the next tier of being a highlight in a room like a well fitted kilt and dress top... Unless you are looking to be the center of attention. A fly plaid matching from the same milled spool of cloth as your kilt and flashes, draped with elegance and sophistication over the shoulder screams "debonair" and you become the talk of the event!
I purchased a Cu Dubh fly plaid to match the custom Cu Dubh Kilt and Flashes I had purchased a couple months prior. The items together produce a phenomenal visual appeal that was more than I expected.
I highly recommend this item with your favorite tartan pattern, or at least if you get a custom tartan pattern, go all out and include the fly plaid to match. (Posted on 11/13/2018) - Great quality and service Lynn
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Quality Price Value This was a last minute add on for our son’s wedding. Thank you for your quick response. The length was perfect and it added the detail to complete our Scottish wedding! (Posted on 1/16/2018) - Top quality and service Jim Ritchey
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Value Quality Price As always every thing you sell is great, thank you (Posted on 10/10/2017) - Order Rick
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Price Value Quality My ceremonial outfit is now complete. The Fly Plaid I ordered is everything I expected and more. Wonderful communication on a rush order too! (Posted on 8/19/2017) - great mcm
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Price Value Quality Had to order at the last minute for my daughter's wedding and you came through again. Arrived well in time and the boys looked great (Posted on 5/13/2017) - Always Awesome BAK
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Value Quality Price Awesome fly plaid , perfect length. Kids and I love the goody bag and hand written note of Thanks.
(Posted on 4/17/2017) - Top notch all the way. John
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Price Value Quality My new fly plaid goes great with the kilt I purchased 2 years ago. I will always go to USA kilts when it's time for a new outfit. Thanks (Posted on 7/28/2016) - Awesome Pete
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Quality Price Value Everything I have ordered has been on time and I look forward to wearing the law enforcement kilt in our Coty's parade this year (Posted on 2/29/2016)
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