It's been a while since I was last kilted, but now I have new stuff, and some great ideas from comments from the last time I posted pics. I am again soliciting your opinions.

This first shot is with all the new stuff, including my new bespoke dark gray tweed vest (from USA Kilts), new Rob Roy sporran and a new tie. While I also have hose in black and lovat green, I like the lovat blue best with my tartan. I would like to get some plain red flashes, and maybe someday some almostunwearoutable diced hose. This is the most dressed up I can get right now, other than having a wide variety of single color shirts that could substitute for the checked one. I also have a huge collection of ties, including a number of Jerry Garcia and most lately a purple design and a purple plaid! When I bought the striped tie in this pic, I also bought a blue and gray striped tie that would be a bit more subdued.

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I had my belt on in that 1st pic, just so ya know. Here is how it looks with the jacket and vest off...

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There was a discussion elsewhere on XMarks about big kilt belts and buckles. I'm not a fan of those big solid buckles. I made both the kilt belt here and the sporran belt shown here. The sporran is from celtique creations:

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My wife was at a Scottish shop over in VT a while back and bought me this shirt specifically for wearing with the kilt. Like the tattersall shirt above, this shirt is of high quality and is from Lee Valley of Ireland. I have it alone, then with vest, then with vest (unbuttoned and buttoned) and jacket.

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I played with this stuff tonight because my back was in such bad shape I couldn't work in my shop. I have a number of projects on the go and hate losing the night, but had some fun getting kilted up and having my wee lass shoot these pics. My back problem translates to significant pain in my right leg, and as such, I have been leaning towards getting a cane. Any suggestions?

Thanks for any comments. I'm just trying to get it right!

Cheers!

Frank