Shirt with this Kilt? No nay never?

**DrWilson** · 22nd December 16, 05:38 PM

So I got a kilt (2-of them) I just threw the first one on for a quick feel before I left.

I have few if any shirts left, something about being married and never seeing your favorite shirts somehow seem hand in hand to go.

This was the first one I threw on. Obviously going to tune it up a bit before I leave the house (this one was small)
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This is what I was thinking for later tonight, since not only is it one of the only shirts I have left but it's the warmest. I also have a blue dress shirt and white dress shirt.
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I have the fashion sense of a blind half brain dead mule so keep that in mind.

**McMurdo** · 22nd December 16, 05:44 PM

I'm not sure I would mix the patterns in the second photo. As for the first photo the only suggestion I have is that the sporran looks a bit loose.

**bikercelt1** · 22nd December 16, 06:03 PM

Red with the green tartan is okay but a plaid shirt with a tartan kilt might be a bit over the top, especially as a starter. Go with solid. Adjust the sporran higher and go out and have a good time.

**ratspike** · 22nd December 16, 06:06 PM

Nothing at all wrong with the tshirt but I agree that the flannel is probably a bit much. There's a lot going on with all that color and pattern and to my eye it's pretty jarring.

**DrWilson** · 22nd December 16, 06:16 PM

Thanks for the advice, already made adjustments to the sporran! Heading out to the mall shortly after I eat. Should be fun.

**DrWilson** · 22nd December 16, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

I'm not sure I would mix the patterns in the second photo. As for the first photo the only suggestion I have is that the sporran looks a bit loose.

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There we go. Hopefully the sporran is adjusted better.

**McMurdo** · 22nd December 16, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by DrWilson

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There we go. Hopefully the sporran is adjusted better.

That looks good, wear it well, nice beard and ink as well.

**Jock Scot** · 23rd December 16, 07:44 AM

The plain red shirt is the one. Just so you know, the basic idea is that the tartan of the kilt is the centre of attention so softer coloured shirts are more effective in achieving the effect. So perhaps in due course a purchase of a shirt of "softer" colour might be a thought? Perhaps even a lightly patterned tattersall shirt?

**DyerStraits** · 23rd December 16, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

The plain red shirt is the one. Just so you know, the basic idea is that the tartan of the kilt is the centre of attention so softer coloured shirts are more effective in achieving the effect. So perhaps in due course a purchase of a shirt of "softer" colour might be a thought? Perhaps even a lightly patterned tattersall shirt?

I also think a properly chosen tattersall pattern shirt works well with tartan also--especially for a more relaxed, country-daywear look with a bit of tweed added to the mix--although I do prefer solid color shirts myself. And this discussion also raises another question I've always had: is it appropriate to wear different variations of a tartan, e.g. kilt/necktie/waistcoat/fly plaid in some combination or other of, again for example, Royal Stewart, Black Stewart and/or Dress Stewart? Is that completely verboten, or at the very least really bad form?