The New Traditionalists (Traditional kilts, Modern looks)

**Alan H** · 20th January 12, 11:28 AM

Me at work. I think this qualifies by James's and Steves description. I am wearing this, exactly again today except that I have on my old, retired brown hiking books, and have a brown t-shirt on, under the shirt. Kilt is my M'Lady Chrystel, in the Capercaillie, modern tartan.

**English Bloke** · 20th January 12, 11:32 AM

We could start a whole new category here...

"The New Traditionalists (Traditional kilts, Modern looks)"

This pretty much sums up the way I wear my Kilt... Most of the time.

**English Bloke** · 20th January 12, 11:34 AM

Alan. I love that Kilt you have there. It's crackin'!!

**Peter Crowe** · 20th January 12, 11:51 AM

I think this thread is really good Jamie, Thanks. A couple of observations I'd make is that Traditionalist is a very broad term. While I self-identify as a Traditionalist I have worn a traditional kilt with sweaters, casual shirts, polo shirts and t-shirts, fleece tops, loafers, hiking boots (even a leather bomber jacket) as well as with the full tweed argyle ensemble and brogues/oxfords. I think that is the beauty of the kilt is that it can be as formal or informal as the occasion merits.

As was said on the traditional traditionalist thread, Tradition is a living thing it evolves over time, and in a very technical sense is a dynamic which responds to changing circumstances.

**Macman** · 20th January 12, 12:37 PM

This was a quite a while ago, and I don't know if I'd do it again, but here goes.

**Cowher** · 20th January 12, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by ctbuchanan

I'm not sure this chap fits the topic, but he does wear it well

Oh my good lord! His bottom half is twisted all the way around!!

Or maybe his kilt is on backwards

I have to get my camera out and join in.

**Kilted Cole** · 20th January 12, 01:00 PM

I love how this thread shows that people whom you would think are die hard trad's do have a casual side to them! lol. most of my kilt wearing goes from very casual, to semi formal. about the the dressiest i get is my black argyle jacket with a black bowtie if need be (a very rare accessory for me) otherwise i have picked up one of the Burnetts and Strouth navy blue kilt jackets that was from their kilt band usualy for family functions or scotch tastings.

**saxandpipes** · 20th January 12, 01:04 PM

Loving this thread!

Well done people, excellent pics and visions of individual style.

Cheers!

Michael

**saxandpipes** · 20th January 12, 01:08 PM

Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome

99% of the time when I see a normal sportcoat or suit jacket worn with a kilt, it looks horrible.... You can just tell he garment was not meant to be worn with the kilt and it makes the outfit look sloppy. So I would not normally recommend it.

Then there is the 1% that proves that it is possible for a standard sportcoat to work with the kilt on occasion. And this outfit is in that 1%.

I'm not sure what makes this look alright to me, but I honestly think it might be the striped scarf!

Originally Posted by RAF

Here's what I think...

I think I have the answer, Matt:

RAF demonstrates the 3 "F"s of good style... Fit, Fit and Fit.

Excellent look RAF, you deserve to be featured on the sartorialist!

Cheers,

Michael

**creagdhubh** · 20th January 12, 01:36 PM

Below are photo examples of how far I'll go in regards to being a wee bit more relaxed and casual whilst in Highland attire...no farther than this, however. Hahaha!

Cheers,