Casual and even less casual.

[scotswelshrunner]

So I'm finally getting the hang of dressing up kilted in a more formal and less than formal manner, usually preferring to dress nicer when going to town. But the warmer season is coming and so this is new to me when kilts are concerned. I've scanned some past threads and retrieved ideas as to warmer weather outfits but still am leery of how they will be noticed. This is one I came up with for today as we go to town with the weather becoming much warmer today:

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Question is: the boots,socks and kilt go together well colour wise but with the white shirt and such, do you think this looks good? I find it decent and will give it a go but am always looking to get better at pairings.
And the boots are new for me,being the first pair of black leather boots I have ever owned! As this is the Portland area though, I have a feeling all will be fine. Wish me luck!

[Chas]

It looks good to me. Polo shirts and rugby shirts make a good addition to your wardrobe.

Regards

Chas

[unixken]

Looks good to me.

[Holcombe Thomas]

Looks good to me, too. I often wear white shirts with the kilt, probably because I have several white shirts and it's an easy choice.

Holcombe

[brewerpaul]

Short sleeve pullover Henley style shirts are one of my short sleeve favorites. They can be worn with a fleece vest if the spring nights get cool. Also there are many quick dry Columbia, REI etc shirts that are in nice colors and checks that are quite comfortable and look casual as well as sharp. You are in the PNW so yes the boots and socks will do just fine. You are off to a good start, I would only suggest some color or checks in the shirt department.

[Panache]

I think the outfit works very well. I would only suggest that you wear your sporran a bit lower. It should not be right up against your belt, position it about 3-4 inches below.

Otherwise you look great

Cheers

Jamie

[DesertWolf]

Looks Good.
And I second henleys, polos and rugby shirts with your kilt. My goto shirt most of the time is a henley, but then I tend more to the casual side of kilt wearing.

[TheOfficialBren]

I do henleys, polos, tattersails, pullovers mostly.

I am overwhelmingly more often kilted informally...qctually, now that I think about it, I've never needed to dress my kilt up any more than a Saxon tie and waistcoat.

[Nighthawk]

Honestly, I personally tend to dress how I normally would if I were not wearing a kilt. So for casual wear, I'll throw on a t shirt (usually an Iron Maiden tour shirt), a pair of black leather work boots, and most often, a black leather vest. I feel underdressed without a waistcoat of some sort... Go figure...

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[Shedlock2000]

I think the outfit works very well. I would only suggest that you wear your sporran a bit lower. It should not be right up against your belt, position it about 3-4 inches below.

Otherwise you look great

Cheers

Jamie

*** but with slight addenda:

I like the top of my sporran to sit 1' or so below my belt - but this is because I am fat, and the chains pull into the apron awfully if i dont let the top of the sporran hit my gut. That looks dreadful - so I avoid it like the plague. You dont have that problem (lucky bugger), so wear away! However, Jamie is right, I think you might be wearing yours just a bit too high - but, whatever your comfortable with is best (despite propriety).

Im very fond of light coloured shirts with greeny kilts - it reminds me of the light stone/khaki shirts worn in the mob, and I think it looks sharp! Someone mentioned the Columbia shirts - a stone Columbia shirt with the sleeves rolled up and tied back just rocks, IMHO. also, cream hose rolled down with boots and the stone shirt is a great look.

I wear my kilt every day, and I wear it in a myriad of ways. I actually like the look of a kilt, hoodie and jean jacket - but all my girl-friends at the U say that look went out in the 90's. They're probably right, but my 'care one jot' button is broken! I also have a P40 BD jacket which I wear often. I guess I quite like pseudo-military themes.

Either way, you're looking great. Wear it all often and with pride, Sir!