Kilt Orientation Issues

[MacEanruig]

Saw this posted in the Orlando Sentinel and was wondering if my eyes are tricking me, because it appears that this fellow is wearing his kilt backward. Any thoughts?

[auld argonian]

Yeah….looks backwards to me. That and it looks like he's wearing his sporran up around his navel. Oh well, I've seen worse and I'm sure that his intentions are good….

Best,

AA

[The Wizard of BC]

I think the sporran is just about right. But a Military Mess Dress jacket with rank mixed with a civilian kilt and tie?
And yes, the kilt is backwards you can see the apron fringe on his left hip.

[Taskr]

..and the obvious pleats. He is retired military, but I agree with Steve..thats an incorrect mix. That and the odd mix of bling.


ps thought: in giving the benefit of the doubt, I've tried to imagine being in such a rush to get ready for a quick photo or rush out the door that the kilt might be donned sideways or backward. Nope. Isn't working for me since the three straps really only work one way. Are there any kilt fastening methods where one might "spin the kilt" to the correct direction after putting it on?

[MacGumerait]

Yes , the kilt certainly is backwards . One would hope that someone informs him before he shows up at the Burns Dinner .

The odd occasion of seeing a backwards kilt at a games is one thing ... but a backwards kilt at a Burns Dinner would have to be very awkward and embarrassing .

[Jock Scot]

Sigh, sigh and thrice sigh.

Just how do people like this get it so wrong? I presume that the gentleman had some advice on kilt attire? Well OK, perhaps not. I know it is his outfit and he is entitled to wear his outfit as he wishes, but I really cannot believe that he thinks that his outfit is correct, although in a funny sort of way whilst his attire is as about as incorrect as one can get, he does appear to be "dressed" smartly.

Brandy, a large one, NOW! Before I get angry, or laugh, or cry.

[Damion]

I think the sporran is just about right. But a Military Mess Dress jacket with rank mixed with a civilian kilt and tie?
And yes, the kilt is backwards you can see the apron fringe on his left hip.

Visually it looks good.
What's the deal with ties and sporans though. To me the tie shouldn't overlap like that.

[mookien]

I sent the Orlando Sentinel an email message informing them of the 180 degree wardrobe malfunction. I am curious as to whether they will reply.

[OC Richard]

Good points Steve. Being an American growing up where nothing Scottish was around, I too had to piece it all together bit by bit, back in the 70s when there was no internet. What saved me from this fellow's fate was careful observation.

I'd never seen a kilt in person, but my grandmother and I were able to figure out its basic form, and she made my first kilt. We may only have had a few photos in magazines, but it was clear that the pleats were in the back and that they were stitched about 1/3rd of the way down.

About wearing everything one is entitled to, all I can say (never having served myself) is that my grandfather, a WWI veteran, with a Silver Star, two Purple Hearts, Croix le Guerre, and so forth only wore, with the civilian attire he wore after he left the Army, a miniature of the Silver Star in his lapel.

[Taskr]

I googled just that. Image 6 was himself, the topic of this thread. the rest a mix of shops and celebrities and some individuals. Interesting exercise.