semi-formal, what did it cost me?

**Andrew Breecher** · 25th July 05, 02:00 PM

Actually, I posted a photo of a "Braemar" style jacket. The cuffs are different; below is an Argyll:

Andrew.

**Shane** · 25th July 05, 02:54 PM

Is it just me, or is that guy everywhere?

**GMan** · 25th July 05, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by Shane

Is it just me, or is that guy everywhere?

Triplets?

**Jimmy Carbomb** · 26th July 05, 06:10 AM

Originally Posted by Shane

Is it just me, or is that guy everywhere?

He's "The Kilt Clone".

I like the choices for the ensemble. The tight pleats and dark tartan of the Stillwater are a wonderful base to work with. The money side was a good choice too.

**Colin** · 26th July 05, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by Jimmy Carbomb

He's "The Kilt Clone".

I like the choices for the ensemble. The tight pleats and dark tartan of the Stillwater are a wonderful base to work with. The money side was a good choice too.

Haven't you seen The Island yet??

**Alan H** · 12th November 05, 09:12 PM

OK, It's taken me FOREVER to get a picture of this getup, but here you go. The shot was taken at a late afternoon reception at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

A few things have changed from my earlier post, so here's a run-down of the changes....

I made the green flashes for about $3 in materials versus the Locharron flashes I originally wrote about that were $12

This is a new belt buckle since I wrote the original post. It's flippin' GORGEOUS, but the old one works fine with this outfit, too. New buckle is $35, old one was $15 if I remember rightly

The jacket is the killer. It's a very nice Woolrich tweed jacket that I bought for $7.50 at the Society Saint Vincent de Paul secondhand store. I spent a long Saturday altering it myself to the shape that you see above.

Now that I look at this picture, I think I want a dark green tie.

**Alan H** · 12th November 05, 09:28 PM

Oh, and how could I forget?

The X-Marks kilt pin!

**GMan** · 12th November 05, 10:17 PM

Alan,

Your frugaliity is to be commended! I love that.

Now one question, did you get a deal on the sporran also?

**NancyMan** · 12th November 05, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by Alan H

Now that I look at this picture, I think I want a dark green tie.

I couldn't agree with you more. Here's the thing- since I became kilted, I was surprised to find that most of my wardrobe was adaptable. But my tie collection will need a complete overhaul. Shiny ties don't go with kilts, unfortunately. So out my collection goes!

I love the precise way your jacket alteration shows off your belt buckle. Well done! (And by the by, I admire frugality. That is my second name.)

Vincent