Critique my Summer Kilt Wear II

[Lyle1]

I like the way the colors look together, but I agree that the short sleeves look out of balance with a vest, and worse when the vest is buttoned. I also agree that long sleeves rolled up would look better, but I personally think that look is a bit silly for summer. Going with the theme of "It's summer," I would put the wool vest away until the temperature dips below 70 degrees F or so.

Here's a question for the strict traditionalists: Would a highland gentleman have rolled up his sleeves, or even have appeared in public in shirt sleeves?

[davidlpope]

Here's a question for the strict traditionalists: Would a highland gentleman have rolled up his sleeves, or even have appeared in public in shirt sleeves?

The Highland gentlemen (and peers) that I've met seem to be a pretty hardy, heat-tolerant bunch, despite the fact that weather in Scotland is generally much cooler than here in the South. In most cases, even in upper 80's/mid 90's heat they tend to keep their jackets on for the "official bits" of Games attendance. That being said, when it comes to really blistering temperatures they remove their jackets, although I've rarely seen them remove their ties or roll their sleeves.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Here's a question for the strict traditionalists: Would a highland gentleman have rolled up his sleeves, or even have appeared in public in shirt sleeves?

These paintings are all from the mid-1800s and show Highland shepherds. So yes, then the circumstances warranted it, the shirt sleeves were rolled up!

[tpa]

These paintings are all from the mid-1800s and show Highland shepherds. So yes, then the circumstances warranted it, the shirt sleeves were rolled up!

And the waistcoats open!

I guess my avatar shows my preferences.