Michael Hyde  Bagpiper for All Occasions
Last Updated: 28-July-2006
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    Formal Wear - Daywear - I wear this attire for more formal events such as
    weddings, and funerals.  It consists of a Rosscommon Tartan Kilt, which is a
    subdued green and orange plaid (This is my family’s tartan and I wear it for most
    events);a Piper’s Plaid (Big Sash over Shoulder – Looks like the Great Kilt);
    a Formal Tuxedo Shirt with Bowtie; a Glengarry or Balmoral; a Formal Daywear
    Sporrin with white horsehair; a Prince Charlie Jacket; and the footwear is Ghillie
    Broughes and White Hose.









    Formal Wear - Evening - I wear this attire for more formal events such as
    weddings, and funerals.  It consists of a Rosscommon Tartan Kilt, which is a
    subdued green and orange plaid (This is my family’s tartan and I wear it for most
    events);a Piper’s Plaid (Big Sash over Shoulder – Looks like the Great Kilt);
    a Formal Tuxedo Shirt with Bowtie; a Glengarry or Balmoral; a Formal Evening
    Sporrin, which is ornate sterling silver with rabbit fur; a Prince Charlie Jacket; and the
    footwear is Ghillie Broughes and White Hose.





    Informal Wear - I wear this attire for fire department events, parades, and parties.  
    It consists of a Royal Stewart Tartan Kilt, which is a predominantly red plaid; a
    Jacobite Shirt; a Glengarry or Balmoral; and the footwear is Ghillie
    Broughes and White Hose.



    Military Dress - I wear this attire for police and military events. It consists of
    Blackwatch Tartan Kilt which is a black and dark blue plaid; a Military Shirt with
    Epaulets and Black Straight Tie; a Glengarry or Balmoral; a Black Military  Sporrin
    and the footwear is Ghillie Broughes and Khaki Hose.