Addition to our forum...

[highlandtide]

My hoodies look great with kilts!

[Kilted_John]

Hmmm, for a trad. kilt:

Above:

T-shirts are good, as are sweaters, long sleeve mock turtlenecks, etc... Even a fleece sweatshirt's good, as long as it's short enough not to cover too much of the kilt.

A leather jacket is a nice addition. Or, if it's too cold, a down parka or vest works...

Either a black or brown day sporran works well. Can go w/o if you have a jacket or sweatshirt with pockets. Don't usually do that, since I sometimes wind up removing my sweatshirt or jacket, then don't have any pockets.

Underneath:

Kilt hose. That's what looks best, IMO. With flashes. Darker colors with darker colored shoes. Sandals, however, no kilt hose. IOW, go barefooted inside the sandals. Soccer socks w/o the stripes also work, as do lighter weight cableknit kneesocks that are long enough to have a turnover for flashes...

With respect to shoes, pretty much anything goes. I've worn Timberland casual shoes that look sorta like a wingtip, but with a rubber sole and are dark brown. Works nicely, as do the black 8-eyelet Docs, a pair of hiking boots, or even running shoes.

Also, if you've a full head of hair, grow it out. Definitely helps, IMHO.

Otherwise, do anything you want.
-J

[al' Sporrano]

Hi John,

Good to see you over here. How's things at home? More importantly, how's the hair? It was a shame you were ordered to have it cut. Hopefully you've learnt from that little episiode. Any improvement on the work front?

Al'

[David in Maryland]

For shoes, sometimes I hear kilt hose and leather lace up dress shoes. Other times if I am casual I will wear my black suede boots that come up to just a couple of inches below the knee.

[David E]

I've just taken delivery of a Jacobean shirt from www.tartanwear-direct.com. I have to say that it looks fantastic with the tartan kilt I've got (I also got that from tartanwear-direct).

Tops were a problem for me at first. I found a number of my shirts just didn't look right with the kilt. I've got some "ribbed" tops (short and long-sleeved) and they look good and I've bought other tops/t-shirts specifically to go with the kilts.

One definite no-no, as I've found, is wearing a coat which extends below your bottom. Looks awful (especially if its very cold and you have to do it up)!

Question : I have one or two tops that I prefer to wear without tucking them in - I also dispense with the belt for these (as the buckle bulges underneath the top). Is this bad form? Should tops always be tucked in?

Cheers
David.

[allenlynott]

Button down, knit collared, and mock turtle necks. That's what I usually wear. And, I always tuck them in. Jackets have been a problem with me. I usually wear a heavy black feece pullover, but that gets old taking it off and putting it back on when I'm downtown. Living in Denver, it gets fiarly cold. I really wouldn't mind an Argyl jacket for times that my wife and I go out for dinner.

Cheers,
Allen

[John in Texas]

Just wanted to give a report from a satisfied costomer of USA Kilts. I ordered the "Rob Roy" sporran , it arrived in less than a week,and is top quality. It was only 48$ plus shipping, so it was a great bargain as well. Keep up the good work.

[Hamish]

I've done the lot. I have a black barathea Argyle jacket which I've worn formally. I've hired a Prince Charlie but the Argyle is more versatile.

Black T shirt and Magnums look good. Likewise a co-ordinated plain coloured shirt, fleece, socks and commando soled shoes. ...............

Al

Al.,

Are "commando soled shoes" what I think they are: shoes going without soles?!!!

Only joking! However, I'm now wondering if regimental shoes fall into the same category!!!

[al' Sporrano]

I've done the lot. I have a black barathea Argyle jacket which I've worn formally. I've hired a Prince Charlie but the Argyle is more versatile.

Black T shirt and Magnums look good. Likewise a co-ordinated plain coloured shirt, fleece, socks and commando soled shoes. ...............

Al

Al.,

Are "commando soled shoes" what I think they are: shoes going without soles?!!!

Only joking! However, I'm now wondering if regimental shoes fall into the same category!!!

Hi Ham,

That was almost funny! Not sure what regimental shoes are precisely. I was refering to a sturdy pair of black shoes with a heavy sole grip pattern, great for walking. They make the kilt look more 'rugged'. Like a sturdy pair of boots.

Al'

[Rhino]

I'm afraid I'm very boring. I only wear boots, haven't had any shoes for nearly 30 years, and usually wear a rugby shirt. Especially with the 6 nations at the moment.
Rhino