Newbie do I have it on right?

[CMcG]

<snip>no one in the family wanted the kilts, they asked me if I could use them, I was like a kid in a candy store.

What a stroke of luck for you! Veritable divine providence!!!

[Maclachlan]

Just to make it a little easier...









I would agree with all said and, to be honest, the one thing that stood out most to me was length as pointed out by MacMillan of Rathdown (item 1). Otherwise it looks pretty darned good!

[triumph]

McClachlan thank you for the photo post, I just figured out how to put photos up. I also received some colored hose like these, which color should I wear with which kilt?

[CMcG]

McClachlan thank you for the photo post, I just figured out how to put photos up. I also received some colored hose like these, which color should I wear with which kilt?

I would say the blue hose could go with either kilt but the Argyle hose would look better with the red kilt. Furthermore, I'd reserve the Argyle hose for formal wear with your Regulation doublet.

[Tobus]

Since nobody has mentioned it yet, I'll go ahead and say that the sleeve lengths on the jackets are a tad long. They should come to the wrist, and there should be about 1/2" of shirt sleeve visible, I believe.

But this is a relatively minor detail. And it could be a considerably high cost to have a tailor adjust them.

On the hose, I personally think that the blue solid-color hose would go well with either tartan, but the red Argyle hose would be better only with the red tartan.

[Burly Brute]

I am new to this myself. I will say, those pics look awesome!!! What blessing to have those kilts/outfits fall into your lap.


My only suggestion. People on here have advised me, and upon taking the advice I think it does look pretty nice. I noticed in the first picture your flashes tend to be on the side or towards the back. Someone told me on here a few months ago that their pet-peeve was when the flashes weren't a little towards the front. After wearing mine thusly, I would tend to agree. Whether that is a rule or not--I don't even know. Perhaps someone more intelligible than I can chime in here?

[triumph]

Tobus, I agree the sleeve lengths on the jackets are a tad long. The Gent was a wee bit taller than me, I should look into having this taken care of. Thanks again everyone this is the information I was looking for. It can be a big step to wear a kilt in the first place, let alone not be presentable.

[Tobus]

It can be a big step to wear a kilt in the first place, let alone not be presentable.

Don't worry... you are more than presentable as shown in the pics. We are just nit-picking because you've already got the basics down pat!

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Just a thought, but is it possible you are wearing your kilt a tad too low? The top buckles should be at your natural waist-- about level with your naval. If they aren't, then you will have to have the kilts shortened. This can be done hemming, or having the kilt re-made to the proper length. Where it I, I'd opt to have the kilt remade, provided the fit was otherwise acceptable.

[triumph]

I did learn the kilts were to low, now that I have done some research and with help of this forum, thank you all.