My first try at "day wear"

[carlb]

So, it being National Tartan Day and all, I figured it was a good excuse to don the kilt, right? I recently acquired a brown leather kilt belt and sporran, so I figured it was time to give the "day wear" thing a try. Critiques anyone? (Beside the photography; I'm old enough that taking my own picture with a cell phone isn't second nature to me yet)


I'm on the East coast of Florida, not in a major metropolitan area, and I suspect I'll get more than a few strange looks today, so I wanted to make sure I looked respectable, yet not like I was trying too hard. I think it actually worked.

[McElmurry]

I particularly like the shirt and hose. Some would say the plate belt buckle is a bit over the top for day wear but you are certainly not the only person to wear one in this fashion.

I think you look respectable.

[cable scot]

I like the look,I think the belt is good,the shoes are awesome.It's a well put together outfit.

Regards
Andy

[csb]

You look smart! The kilt pin, is it right put on the left side?

[guardsman]

nice casual wear.Good not to see an Argyle or P.C. I prefer casual and do you it damn fine!

[carlb]

Thanks!

I was toying with leaving the belt off, but it just didn't look right; too much "blank space" or something. I would prefer to have a more casual belt; a round, open-buckle type for example, but this is what I got.

[brewerpaul]

The look is nice, what is the tartan? I agree with the large buckle, I opt for my 1 1/2 brown leather belt with my Leadville Trail 100 buckle. A bit smaller and draws less attention. I alway find ways to do the casual thing because most places I end up are casual though I can spiff up when needed. Great look, enjoy the day.

[carlb]

The look is nice, what is the tartan? I agree with the large buckle, I opt for my 1 1/2 brown leather belt with my Leadville Trail 100 buckle. A bit smaller and draws less attention. I alway find ways to do the casual thing because most places I end up are casual though I can spiff up when needed. Great look, enjoy the day.

It's the "German Heritage" tartan from USAKilts (on one of their semi-trad kilts).

[Jock Scot]

As you are asking! It may well be the dreaded camera angle problem , but I think not. Your kilt could do with being raised so that at least the centre of the kneecap is showing and better still the whole of the knee is showing------the bottom of the kilt just skimming the top knee cap is perfect. The top of the kilt may then feel a bit high, that's fine and you will get used to it.

Then we might get to see the top of your hose! Which gives the impression, rightly or wrongly, of being a tad too high.

Good luck and enjoy your day, regardless of what I say!

[brewerpaul]

It's the "German Heritage" tartan from USAKilts (on one of their semi-trad kilts).

Thought it looked familiar. My tank is the same in 16oz wool made by Bonnie Greene. I really like the tartan. One day ill get a USA semitrad in the same.