#2: SWK Irish National Econ.

[Doublewood]

So, I think I've finally got all the rebellious pleats worked out. We'll see how they hold up after a couple airplance flights today. Methinks some more ironing is in my future.



The sporran is the better of the two plain black leather sporrans from SWK. Not too bad, but boy does the Nightstalker blow it away in the practicality department.

I think I'm going to get the same Henley t-shirt in black today.

Did I mention that I just LOVE the I.N. tartan. Will definitely consider getting the Standard kilt in the same.

[GreenDragon]

can't see the sporran in the pic. but that's the exact kilt i'm going to buy from SWK. how is it?

[Pour1Malt]

ya wuid bae "luekin guid" in ya tucked that shirt in!

guid oan ya!

[Tattoo Bradley]

Yep, gotta agree with P1M.... the shirt needs to go in!! Lookin' good otherwise.

[auld argonian]

Look for threads on pressing and steaming before you start ironing. Pressing with a piece of cloth between yur iron and the kilt as opposed to ironing may be a better solution.

And, yes, the Nightstalker sporran is so practical that I'm wearing it even when I'm not wearing the kilt. Middle aged guys find that they have to carry a lot more stuff...reading glasses, train tickets...and it beats using the ubiquitous "f*nny pack" (see...I'm asterisking that for our UK friends who always point out that "f*nny" has a totally diffrent meaning in the UK...am I considerate or what?). It does get a lot of looks..."what the hell is that?" they seem to be thinking...not that anyone asks or walks up and says "is that a sporran?" Point is that Jerry should really consider doing a leather "dress" version of the Nightstalker sporran...I suppose that it wouldn't technically be a "dress" sporran but it would be a bit more formal...I'm sure that your experience with it would make you, as it would for me, pretty disposed toward buying a leather one.

...and tuck in that shirt!

And one thing that I've found helps to get the look that I aim for is to scroonch down the really long socks...I got a bunch of the Bridgedale Blaxnit socks on sale; they go up well over the knee and can be worn cuffed or scroonched down...makes the ankles look more proportional to the calf.

Glad to see that you're getting into the kilt thing and obviously enjoying it...it is cool, isn't it?

Best

AA

[Bob C]

I liked the Irish National better when it was a brighter green and looked more like the Irish tri-color. I've got a kilt in that tartan, but the pleats are not sewn down. I was going to order a 2006 Stillwater in IN, but won't because I don't like the darker green.

Nonetheless, Doublewood, congrats on the new kilt. I'm glad you're enjoying it.


BTW - The boys above are right. Tuck in the shirt.

[David Dalglish]

I also agree with P1M. tuck the shirt in, & a more fuller hose would look better, otherwise you look great

[Kilted Taper]

I liked the irish National better when it was a brighter green and looked more like the Irish tri-color.

OK, thanks. I was thinking this looked A LOT darker than the SWK I got last year. I like the darker though.

[Doublewood]

I'm on my way to the airport shortly. Will be wearing a black denim jacket with it (and, yeah, I'll tuck the shirt in), and going with the Nightstalker sporran. The bargain basement "Baseball/Football Socks" I picked up yesterday for $4.79/2 pairs match the shirt exactly. So, they'll get the nod.

And, I'm sure the Mrs. will take plenty of pictures.

Once she's done undressing me with her, um...eyes. Yeah, that's it.

[Streetcar]

It's a sharp look...
And I think we're ALL anxious to here your wife's reaction!