Casual Inquiry

[Norm]

I have a Sport Kilt in a pattern (Ramsay) that is a close match to that tartan (the Sport Kilt "Big Blue" tartan). I am not really into dressing formally, except to events like weddings and such. I really like the Sport Kilt 'cuz it is lightweight and looks great. But I was wanting to wear it out and about informally the same way I would a pair of short pants, i.e. with sneakers, regular white socks, t-shirt or flannel shirt and such. I would wear it with the sporran, since I would need some way to carry wallet, change, etc...

Is it okay to go out and about in a tartan Sport Kilt like this? Or would it look kinda "odd" or tacky? I have not worn it much so far; want it to be crisp and new looking for our 25th wedding anniversary party coming up. For that event, I will be wearing it formally, with black shoes, hose, flashes and nice shirt. No neck tie; the Cherokee part of me is allergic to those. Heh heh.... After that party, there will be a LOT of people who know I started wearing a kilt .

Thanks for any input you can give as to the informal question...

Norm

[cck]

One notable thing about a kilt is that it is a very versatile garment. Your Sport Kilt would be perfect to wear as you describe, in a very casual manner. That kilt could be a good way for you to start your kilt wearing career. But a Sport Kilt is, as the name indicates, not especially suited for formal occasions, and at a "Black Tie" event, a knowing eye would question your choice of that type of kilt. However, I doubt you have kilt-police in your area. If you are just wearing it with a shirt, no tie, your friends will be delighted. You will receive compliments, no criticism. Enjoy the wearing and do it often.

[McMurdo]

I think a sport kilt is perfect for casual wear, though I would not wear it for anything more formal than that. I suggest you look at the 1 kilt 10 looks thread and concentrate on the casual looks then see what you have in your own wardrobe that can match those casual looks.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-attire-46888/

[cookingkilted]

Yeah a Sportskilt is great for T-shirt and socks. Once you get used to that and start wearing a kilt more often you may do like I do and have a more traditional but still cheapy, like a Stillwater kilt, worn the same way.

[OC Richard]

Sure it's fine to wear it any time, for any occasion, but it will look like what it is, a Sport Kilt (well, at least to people who know what kilts look like, and there are probably very few of those).

Personally I've never owned a sport kilt, Utilikilt, or casual kilt, only traditional kilts. For some reason I like the feel of a 16oz wool kilt and nothing lighter feels like a 'kilt' to me. (I have a 13oz wool kilt but I don't really like wearing it.)

Anyhow to the public a kilt is a kilt, plain and simple.