OVER THE TOP: peacocks amongst the penguins

[CMcG]

I think everyone is tired of my red PC- well everyone except me- but I will refrain from posting that same picture again. Instead, I will ask the rabble for pictures, preferably of yourself, in full figure, standing out from the black and white crowd. Or just standing otherwise...

Let's see the red PC again!

Wearing a kilt to an event where I'll be the only one is OK with me as long as it is appropriate to the level of dress, acceptable to the host, etc. I would generally go with Matt's wise words regarding when to keep it simple and when to get flashy.

Let me give an example of why I would now dress to impress a bit less in a crowd of 'penguins.' A couple years ago, I was in the wedding party of buddy and he asked me to kilt up. The rest of the groomsmen were in tuxes and I wore a kilt, horsehair sporran, and Braemar jacket but the same waistcoat, bow tie, shirt, and shoes as the rest.

I think the horsehair sporran was really too much for that crowd... some people were confused, others curious, and some downright offended. In a social situation where people are not familiar with Highland attire, that much hair in front of ones groin can certainly raise some eyebrows!

Or maybe it was the white hose... pity I didn't know better yet

[saxandpipes]

Let's see the red PC again!

Wearing a kilt to an event where I'll be the only one is OK with me as long as it is appropriate to the level of dress, acceptable to the host, etc. I would generally go with Matt's wise words regarding when to keep it simple and when to get flashy.

Let me give an example of why I would now dress to impress a bit less in a crowd of 'penguins.' A couple years ago, I was in the wedding party of buddy and he asked me to kilt up. The rest of the groomsmen were in tuxes and I wore a kilt, horsehair sporran, and Braemar jacket but the same waistcoat, bow tie, shirt, and shoes as the rest.

I think the horsehair sporran was really too much for that crowd... some people were confused, others curious, and some downright offended. In a social situation where people are not familiar with Highland attire, that much hair in front of ones groin can certainly raise some eyebrows!

Or maybe it was the white hose... pity I didn't know better yet

Maybe people were offended that you looked more like the groom than the groom... Although, I wouldn't blame you entirely... The bride does seem to be giving the impression that she is gravitating towards you somewhat... ;)

Cheers!

Michael

[CMcG]

Maybe people were offended that you looked more like the groom than the groom... Although, I wouldn't blame you entirely... The bride does seem to be giving the impression that she is gravitating towards you somewhat... ;)

Cheers!

Michael

It was the groom's request and I double checked the whole outfit with him prior to the wedding. One really shouldn't deny a man his requests for his wedding day, should one?

But yes, a bit of a peacock among penguins if ever there was one

[Meggers]

Maybe people were offended that you looked more like the groom than the groom... Although, I wouldn't blame you entirely... The bride does seem to be giving the impression that she is gravitating towards you somewhat... ;)

Cheers!

Michael

LOL thats exactly what I thought. Her groom is holding onto her arm like "this way, sweetie. To your left!"

told you women like the kilt

[Newfoundlander]

LOL thats exactly what I thought. Her groom is holding onto her arm like "this way, sweetie. To your left!"

told you women like the kilt

You mean the groom is on the right in the picture?

[Nighthawk]

I officiated a Goth/Highland wedding a while back. I made the mistake of dressing traditionally. Here's the wedding party:



And here's the piper and I:



Another wedding I officiated, I was the only kilted, by request of the bride and groom:



And the back yard wedding of my buddy Richard. Not only was I the only person in a kilt, I was the only white guy! Talk about standing out! This picture was taken at the reception. Richard told me to go home and change, that I looked like I was rather warm. So I put on my Albannach t shirt and pulled my socks down. Nice thing about this one was that Richard lives right next door to me, so going home to change was easy.

[davidlpope]

And here's the piper and I:

No mistake on your part. You and the piper look grand!

Cordially,

David

[Nighthawk]

No mistake on your part. You and the piper look grand!

Cordially,

David

Kind of you. When I ditch the belly, I'll be ditching the belt. As things stand right now, I need sporran hangers to wear a sporran. Otherwise, I agree! I thought we looked downright spectacular. And by the way, that's a double-box pleated kilt I'm wearing. This was it's first outing, and wow was I ever pleased with the swing and swish of it!

[TitusKing]

I officiated a Goth/Highland wedding a while back. I made the mistake of dressing traditionally. Here's the wedding party:



And here's the piper and I:



Another wedding I officiated, I was the only kilted, by request of the bride and groom:



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I thought that location looked familiar. My girl & I have the Lions Gate as one of our possible wedding locations.

[Nighthawk]

I thought that location looked familiar. My girl & I have the Lions Gate as one of our possible wedding locations.

Congratulations! It's a beautiful venue! Wish I had better pictures...