Did I buy the ugliest kilt on the planet?

**Deirachel** · 12th April 18, 09:51 PM

Have you thought about Saffron or Mustard Hose? Bet it would be smashing.

**tokareva** · 12th April 18, 10:32 PM

Originally Posted by Deirachel

Have you thought about Saffron or Mustard Hose? Bet it would be smashing.

No, but it does sound like a good idea. I have been trying to find some mustard hose though because I think they would probably go well with the Black Watch, but I haven't found any yet.
Saffron sounds better for both to me, thanks.

**Terry Searl** · 12th April 18, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by tokareva

No, but it does sound like a good idea. I have been trying to find some mustard hose never O think they would probably go well with the Black Watch, but I haven't found any yet.

I have a pair of House of Cheviot, Rannoch style Mustard hose and have had nothing but compliments about them......after my Maple Leaf tartan of course......I have learned something that is proving true and that is to FORGET MATCHING COLOURS ......The tartan, the hose, and the jacket and waist coat can and will stand on it's own .....cheers

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**tokareva** · 13th April 18, 02:40 PM

I found this pic online, the mustard hose look a little bland to me but I think the real problem is not the hose but the shoes. Seems like the outfit would look better if the shoes were darker like the color of the sporran, or even better, darker like the color of his top.

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Here are some that might look nice. Too loud maybe?

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The green would not work with muted Gunn however. I'm thinking the red would be the safest bet to go with both.
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**Tim Little** · 13th April 18, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by tokareva

I found this pic online, the mustard hose look a little bland to me but I think the real problem is not the hose but the shoes. Seems like the outfit would look better if the shoes were darker like the color of the sporran, or even better, darker like the color of his top.

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Here are some that might look nice. Too loud maybe?

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chessboard._brick_red-spruce.jpg

The green would not work with muted Gunn however. I'm thinking the red would be the safest bet to go with both.
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I believe that top photo is of Xmarks' own IsaacW. Isaac looks sharp as always, and shoe color is certainally a matter of personal preference. However, Traditionalists might say that black is the way to go. See pix of the Duke of Rothesay for a good example.

I like the idea of pattern-top hose and agree that, of the options you present, red would be the way to go.

**tokareva** · 13th April 18, 03:57 PM

Yes I agree, Isaac does look very sharp.
Also I left out a couple of other choices, maybe the burgundy would be better.
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I just can't decide , please give me some opinions on which one would work best with both kilts. Or at least which will go best with the Gunn muted.

**Tim Little** · 13th April 18, 04:44 PM

Burgundy would be a very fine choice indeed, and IMHO, preferable even to the red.

**doctorg** · 13th April 18, 07:24 PM

I wouldn't stress. If it's your family tartan, then be proud. If it's any consolation, it's like my first kilt, the Smith Ancient. Fortunately it was only a US cheapie and I bought some Smith Modern (dark blue) and Smith Weathered (tan) for my wife to make me a set.

**doctorg** · 13th April 18, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by Tim Little

I believe that top photo is of Xmarks' own IsaacW. Isaac looks sharp as always, and shoe color is certainally a matter of personal preference. However, Traditionalists might say that black is the way to go. See pix of the Duke of Rothesay for a good example.

I like the idea of pattern-top hose and agree that, of the options you present, red would be the way to go.

Wear some plain green socks.

**Dileasgubas** · 15th April 18, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by tokareva

Some of you may be happy to know that I have decided the Muted Gun is not so bad after all, especially seeing the pics Richard posted. I even wore it today.A few weeks ago I heard a young woman on her phone in Target (dept.store) say she just saw somebody in the ugliest kilt... that looked like a girly kilt, so that must have stuck in my head subconsciously. The Muted Gunn is still my least favorite Gunn version however.

I have a MacKenzie weathered which is basically brown. While plain, a pop of colour really makes a difference in the outfit. Notice in your photos how your burgundy t-shirt pops out. Given that the weathered/muted/ ancient motifs were designed to be less ostentatious that’s the modern versions, I suspect that the whole idea was to tone down an outfit for a more low-key look. I think you have achieved that nicely.