Critique my Summer Kilt Wear II

**The Volusianator** · 24th July 11, 02:51 PM

Two thumbs up!

**Nick the DSM** · 24th July 11, 03:11 PM

Definetly, take off the best. Sleeve shirt would look fine without.

Does one have to be a gentleman to look nice? Or to be traditional?

**CMcG** · 24th July 11, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by Nick the DSM

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Does one have to be a gentleman to look nice? Or to be traditional?

That is an excellent question!

**piperdbh** · 24th July 11, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by Nick the DSM

Does one have to be a gentleman to look nice? Or to be traditional?

No, but it helps.

CMcG,
Everybody else has already told you more than enough, but I'd say, if it were me doing it, and the temperature were 84 F (ooohhh, that would be nice), and I were going "casual", I'd probably wear a short-sleeved shirt, too, and no waistcoat, and sandals. Oh wait, xman beat me to it.

**CMcG** · 27th July 11, 01:01 PM

After successfully defending my first (of two) PhD comprehensive exams yesterday, I finally had time to try out some of your suggestions.

There were a couple things that didn't work for me. Shirt sleeves rolled up without a vest looked very sloppy to my eye. This leads me to think that a short sleeve shirt without a vest is preferable for very HOT weather.

I tried not wearing a belt with both a short sleeve shirt and also rolled sleeve shirt with unbuttoned waistcoat. Didn't like the way that looked on me either... somehow a belt just finishes the look and, besides, I don't notice a significant difference in the heat value.

A few people suggested different flashes: less bright green or a contrasting colour like yellow. I don't have yellow but I tried red and dark green. They all look equally good to me but I'll let you all be the judge.

I think I like the look of a rolled sleeve shirt with a waistcoat better than short sleeves. Waistcoat buttoned or unbuttoned both seem to work. A plain black waistcoat does seem to look more casual and suited to the look than the tweed vest (with scalloped pockets) I was wearing in the OP.

One final observation. All my casual shirts seem to have either button down collars, breast pockets or both! FYI the rolled sleeve I'm wearing in the pics below is a sheppard check.

Are the following looks better? Anyone have a favourite?

**creagdhubh** · 27th July 11, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by CMcG

After successfully defending my first (of two) PhD comprehensive exams yesterday, I finally had time to try out some of your suggestions.

There were a couple things that didn't work for me. Shirt sleeves rolled up without a vest looked very sloppy to my eye. This leads me to think that a short sleeve shirt without a vest is preferable for very HOT weather.

I tried not wearing a belt with both a short sleeve shirt and also rolled sleeve shirt with unbuttoned waistcoat. Didn't like the way that looked on me either... somehow a belt just finishes the look and, besides, I don't notice a significant difference in the heat value.

A few people suggested different flashes: less bright green or a contrasting colour like yellow. I don't have yellow but I tried red and dark green. They all look equally good to me but I'll let you all be the judge.

I think I like the look of a rolled sleeve shirt with a waistcoat better than short sleeves. Waistcoat buttoned or unbuttoned both seem to work. A plain black waistcoat does seem to look more casual and suited to the look than the tweed vest (with scalloped pockets) I was wearing in the OP.

One final observation. All my casual shirts seem to have either button down collars, breast pockets or both! FYI the rolled sleeve I'm wearing in the pics below is a sheppard check.

Are the following looks better? Anyone have a favourite?

You look great in each photo Colin, well done! Good luck on your second PhD exam - I'll be there too...one day soon!

Cheers,

**saxandpipes** · 27th July 11, 01:31 PM

I do prefer these options to the first.

Well done, looks great!

Cheers,

Michael

**Spartan Tartan** · 27th July 11, 04:08 PM

I like the short sleeved blue shirt. Looks real good.

**English Bloke** · 27th July 11, 01:57 PM

All three are absolutely fine Colin. No preference. Even the grey socks look good.

The thing I like about these threads is it gives you a chance to try before you buy. To look at, and evaluate what other people are doing before making a hash of it myself. I understand that the traditional way of dressing in Highland terms is to look at the wall while you scrabble about in the wardrobe and put on whatever comes out (sorry Jock

I'm paraphrasing.) but probably because I don't have a lifetime of kilting experience behind me, I can't help but attempt to put at least a bit of a ponder into what I wear.

Often as I dress meeself, I'll go "nope, not that shirt" or "Naaa' those socks ain't workin' " and this sort of thread is a help because it puts a number of images in my head (do's and don'ts in respect of what might work for me) before I start the usual dance of the quick-changes. It will save me lots of put it on, take it off time in the future so I am appreciative of everyone else's efforts. Ta!

By the way. Speaking of buying, has anyone noticed that when looking at clothes in shops, the first consideration is "will it work with the Kilt"? Or is it just me?

**CMcG** · 27th July 11, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by English Bloke

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The thing I like about these threads is it gives you a chance to try before you buy. To look at, and evaluate what other people are doing before making a hash of it myself.

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By the way. Speaking of buying, has anyone noticed that when looking at clothes in shops, the first consideration is "will it work with the Kilt"? Or is it just me?

I'm glad this sort of thread is useful for you English Bloke, because it definitely is for me and I bet for others as well. Thanks for your comments

And yes, I also find myself evaluating most clothing from the "will it work with the kilt?" perspective. With a small apartment and a smaller budget, clothes that can do double duty are essential to me!