First foray in a kilt...

[MenOfTheNorth]

...albeit in partly-rented kit.

I attended the local RCAF mess dinner on Friday attending, as I have for the past 19 years, as the guest of my very good friend, a former Colonel in the RCAF.

I brought my new-to-me ex-military Cameron of Erracht kilt, a family legacy Sgian Dubh, and the tuxedo bits I owned - shirt, tie and shoes to the collection, as well as hose (off-white - I know) and flashes I purchased, topped off with a rental PC and sporran.

I played around a bit with hose height and placement of the flashes and I'm not sure I've nailed that yet but as I am intending to wear the kilt in a number of other situations I will have an opportunity to both practice and experiment with other configurations, including other hose colours.

I wasn't quite sure what to expect from the experience but I enjoyed my evening in the kilt immensely, and had great conversations with others who attended the event in kilts. This included a chat with a fellow who is selling some of his items off as he no longer has occasion to wear his kilt. It is a great conversation starter.

I'd like to express my thanks to the contributors to this forum who have got me this far, so far.