I received a SWK heavyweight green shadow tartan kilt for xmas and am looking for advice on putting together outfits with it. I've searched for "solid colour" and "tweed kilt" pictures to help the rabble help me but I'd love to see your pics as well. Many of the ones I've already found come from esteemed members of this forum!
Can anyone elucidate dos and don'ts?
I have some concern for emphasizing that it is a kilt by having appropriate accessories... without tartan, I'd like to make sure it is not mistaken for a skirt! (For those who don't know, shadow tartan is a pattern that can only be seen in certain lights and, even then, it is very subtle.)
There is also the Irish angle that prompted my desire for a solid colour kilt. I am aware of the relatively recent embracing of the Scottish kilt (in solid saffron or green) by Irish nationalist in the late 19th century as a symbol of Gaelic identity. I also know that the kilt has little current usage in Ireland outside of pipe bands. That being said, I have more Irish than Scottish ancestry and in a young country like Canada, the history of the Irish kilt is more than sufficient for me! So I'm interested in suggestions for enhancing the Irishness of the look.
Style #1: matching jacket and kilt.
Style #2: tartan waistcoat.
What about adding other patterns than tartan to liven up the look, such as an Argyle sweater or vest?
Styles #3 #4: simple shirt or sweater
Please advise!
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