Critique my Summer Kilt Wear II

[English Bloke]

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]

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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!

[MacMillans son]

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?

Ditto for me John. I lay out a kilt, two or three pair of hose, and two or three shirts, do a little mixing and matching on the table, and pick the combo I think looks best together. As I work through the various combos in my closet, it gets easier as I can rule out some previous attempts that didn't make the cut. Native Highlanders had the benefit of elders as they were growing up kilted, and I have you guys!!

CMcG, I like these recent combos much better than the first go 'round. Although my personal taste is for the waistcoat to be buttoned, or not worn at all. I think the rolled sleeves and no necktie is congruent with the plain waistcoat, it is not an uncommon casual look here in the States. And, the short sleeve and kilt is a look I wear often in a casual or work setting, just not with a waistcoat. I too tend to wear a belt almost always, when not wearing a waistcoat that is. I just like the look better on me, an exception may be when hiking sometimes.

I too want to second John's thank you for your willingness to post the photos (you have done this more than once for us) as I too learn a lot from seeing things on others and reading comments/critiques from other's posts.

Good on ya!