Celtic Thunder performance

**Jock Scot** · 22nd January 16, 04:19 AM

If ever an illustration was needed to illustrate why the kilt looks "trollopy" when worn below the top of the knee cap, then we need to look no further!

**ratspike** · 22nd January 16, 07:10 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

If ever an illustration was needed to illustrate why the kilt looks "trollopy" when worn below the top of the knee cap, then we need to look no further!

Okay, see, I thought something looked off with their outfits. I sorta feel like everything is a touch too much in this case, and those high and tight socks aren't doing the low hanging kilts any favors. I really love the 21st Century Kilts aesthetic and style, but think these gents have missed the mark a bit.

**Leprechaun 91** · 22nd January 16, 07:38 AM

As I write this I am wearing a Black utility kilt, Black boots with scrunched socks. Admittedly I am in my home office so I am not wearing a sporran. When I go out however I will be wearing my Sport Utility sporran from Stillwater. (I am excited to see his new version when it is released.)

To my eye, I still cannot get accustomed to any kilt without a sporran. (Which is why I will don mine before I head out into the world.) These kilts in the video are using the traditionally wider apron which screams to me that a sporran is truly missing. The kilts are long. I know there is a bit of latitude in this but there are some things that just look better. It might just be the boys are wearng them too low on the waist. The lower hem of both the vests (waistcoats) and jackets seem a tad too square as well. I think this is what lends to us scratching our heads. It just looks .... different. Not bad necessarily, but certainly different.

On the sporran note. These lads change their costumes several times in a show. I imagine the sporran is skipped because of time constraints. I like their shows but they are not nearly as enjoyable to watch as Celtic Women.

**ratspike** · 22nd January 16, 08:33 AM

The squared off waistcoats is something I was having trouble putting my finger on, and I didn't realize that was it 'till now. That, the belts, the jackets, yeah. The solid wall of gray with that little bit of leg showing, topped off with unbuttoned shirts pull together a look that's very odd to me. Not that I'd ever be accused of being the height of fashion and style, but this being the internet and all...

**kilted firefighter** · 31st January 16, 06:57 AM

I echo the sentiment that this is for a show. I would not attempt to imitate or even critique the style of a performer. I think that would be like trying to dress like Aerosmith or wear my hair like One Direction or better yet try to get my wife to dress like J Lo. In the case of the latter I think a verbal beat down would ensue. Having said all that I like the look well enough.... on someone else.