Hunting for that earthy kilt look

**TheOfficialBren** · 21st February 13, 03:48 PM

Ha! I'm a sucker for Star Trek references.

**Grizzly** · 21st February 13, 03:49 PM

Also take a look at the posts of our fellow member Pugcasso . He has a very individual style and manages to capture that down to earth look with great aplomb.

**Tobus** · 22nd February 13, 06:24 AM

Originally Posted by Shedlock2000

I love Raf's look! That's exactly what I was after - I'm curious now though, what's that lovely worsted brown tartan he's wearing? Thanks for the link!

Originally Posted by Shedlock2000

Definitely prefer the worsted. These weather worn colours do seem to be less 'in-yer-face' for everyday wear. I love the bright contrast with a Charlie, but its a different sort of look....

I notice you keep using the term 'worsted', but that term refers to the treatment of the wool yarns before weaving, and has nothing to do with colours. Pretty much all modern woven wool tartans are made from worsted wool.

**OC Richard** · 22nd February 13, 07:05 AM

Originally Posted by Shedlock2000

I love Raf's look! That's exactly what I was after - I'm curious now though, what's that lovely worsted brown tartan he's wearing? Thanks for the link!

Looks like MacDonald of the Isles Hunting. Normally it's a green ground with blue bands, but in Weathered/Reproduction colours the green turns to brown and the blue turns to grey.

Any blue-green tartan (Black Watch etc etc) will have that look when rendered in Reproduction/Weathered colours.

**Shedlock2000** · 22nd February 13, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by TheOfficialBren

Ha! I'm a sucker for Star Trek references.

**Shedlock2000** · 22nd February 13, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by Tobus

I notice you keep using the term 'worsted', but that term refers to the treatment of the wool yarns before weaving, and has nothing to do with colours. Pretty much all modern woven wool tartans are made from worsted wool.

Dutifully remembered! Thank you for drawing my attention to the distinction .......*peruses enclosed link*

**Shedlock2000** · 22nd February 13, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by OC Richard

Looks like MacDonald of the Isles Hunting. Normally it's a green ground with blue bands, but in Weathered/Reproduction colours the green turns to brown and the blue turns to grey.

Any blue-green tartan (Black Watch etc etc) will have that look when rendered in Reproduction/Weathered colours.

Excellent help!! Thanks for the identification - I have seen this about in photos once or twice, and it does look nice. I love the browns!

BTW, your signature - there is a story behind it. It is very emotive, and I really like it, but, would you elaborate on the context?

**llyd** · 22nd February 13, 02:02 PM

I wear my old navy working khaki shirts with my mil spec camo kilts to good effect...does not get much earthier...I also like my modern Eisenhower jacket up top...