Bought lots of USA Kilts stuff

**NewKilt** · 8th February 09, 05:12 PM

I received my Isle of Skye semi-trad yesterday and it is a beauty. I also got my argyll jacket and vest, and I absolutely love them. I've been wanting and argyll jacket and vest for a long time. So today I wore it for my walk in the park. I wore it with my 5-yd 16 oz wool Ireland's National. I had to stop and Lowe's and wore it there as well. With the temperature in the mid 40's I was plenty warm with the kilt, jacket, and vest.

Really no special occasion. I just had to wear it. It felt nice to be dressed up, and boy did it ever draw attention. People seemed to be respectful rather than just the usual smiles - like I was someone of importance, like a dignitary. Probably just my imagination.

I also have a Thompson Carmel semi-trad, a warrior casual, and a Caledonia casual on order. So all together, I'll have 5 semi-trads and 4 casuals. I really like USA Kilts, and Rocky and Kelly are great folks.

That argyll jacket and vest has really hooked me. Now I'm thinking about ordering another in tweed. Why not just dress up a bit once in a while? Nothing wrong with going to the park for a walk and looking extra good.

Darrell

**svc40bt** · 8th February 09, 06:49 PM

Congratulations. Please post some pics of that IOS. I have been waiting to see what the PV looks like. The other items too of course, as proof if nothing else.

I say go for that tweed. Appropriate for any cool day as far as I am concerned.

**RockyR** · 8th February 09, 06:58 PM

Lovat Green tweed looks 'the bees knees' with the IOS tartan:

SECOND favorite is 'Charcoal' tweed with the IOS. Charcoal also looks great with pretty much every tartan, so it's good if you're going to wear it with different kilts.

**Freelancer** · 8th February 09, 07:08 PM

Well done! It's amazing how a well put together kilt outfit can make one feel ten feet tall and it's amazing how that vibe is conveyed to the people you meet.

**puffer** · 8th February 09, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by NewKilt

So today I wore it for my walk in the park. I wore it with my 5-yd 16 oz wool Ireland's National. I had to stop and Lowe's and wore it there as well. With the temperature in the mid 40's I was plenty warm with the kilt, jacket, and vest.

Really no special occasion. I just had to wear it. It felt nice to be dressed up, and boy did it ever draw attention. People seemed to be respectful rather than just the usual smiles - like I was someone of importance, like a dignitary. Probably just my imagination.

Now I'm thinking about ordering another in tweed. Why not just dress up a bit once in a while? Nothing wrong with going to the park for a walk and looking extra good.

Darrell

Your "FEELINGS" on the DAY, ECHO my my thoughts. There is that "FEELING" when you "dress up'
As to other people being respectful, IMHO, they do so because they see the respect you have for yourself.

Puffer

**pdcorlis** · 8th February 09, 08:52 PM

Welcome to the IOS brotherhood - I can't wait to see a photo!

**Panache** · 8th February 09, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by NewKilt

... Why not just dress up a bit once in a while? Nothing wrong with going to the park for a walk and looking extra good.

There was once a time when a gentleman would never think of leaving the house without jacket and tie.

By all means dress up and walk through the park!

I bet you walk just a little bit taller.

So now let's talk walking sticks and pocket squares...

Cheers

Jamie

**runewolf** · 9th February 09, 05:31 AM

After visiting with Rocky, all I can say is if you can do it, you must drop in. Great people to deal with and beautiful shop. Now if we can just get them to move to a more friendly place lol. I was so excited to be there and picking up my first kilt, that I do not think I saw everything I wanted to look at. I know I missed the flatcaps that I wanted to try on. Rocky did show me the rolls of tartan in the back (what a glorious sight!). I hope I get the opportunity to go back!