As well we know, other Bagpipes (and plenty of other instruments too ) have a rather proscribed, precise, traditional 'folk costume' to complement one's piping skills. (ever tried those wooden zampogna shoes? ouch.) But I digress.
Do the Uilleann pipes lack such a set of togs?
Aside from the obvious (avoiding loose sleeves) I've always been confused as to how to present myself whilst playing UP's. Is there a 19th c precedent to follow? Was ther ever an accepted 'Uilleann-kit?'
HOWEVER
The keen observer will notice certain trends in what pipers are wearing. (any similarity between pipers living, dead, or otherwise is PURELY coincidental, and unintentional.)
1.) The Classic Mid-20th c look: Dark suit + narrow tie. Maybe even a 3 piece. Shoes polished. Socks on. Suspenders welcome.
2.) The Dress-down Friday look: Golf shirt, maybe kakhi pants, boat shoes. Stripes ok, tie verboten.
3.) The 60's refugee look: 'Hairier-than-thou', been there done that, scruffy more than rumpled, plenty of soft leather. Shaved last month.
4.) The Chase-me-I'm-Chocolate look: Neon dayglo loose silk shirt open down to the navel, tight black leather pants, coifed to perfection.
5.) The Post-Punk /Grunge /Post-anything look: Used to be Kilt, boots, mohawk, spike collar, + hard leather; now trending towards T-Shirt and para-military jacket.
6.) other options such as:
*The "Clothes? Yeah I'm wearin some. So?" look
*The Tuxedo
*The Renaisance piper look
Ladies? Care to weigh in on this too?
ok comrades:
How do you present yourself?
Clothes? Who can afford clothes after buying a beautiful Half set ? 
