Opinions on a concept?

**cavscout** · 19th October 05, 10:53 AM

You read my mind Colin. I need to hit the Surplus stores and see if I can find something. At the price of a new jacket I may as well just buy an actual PC coat.

I agree Mike that the need to maintain the respect for the kilt is a priority and I love the look of the traditional kilt outfit. This concept would definitely step in to the realm of mainstream fashion and I think and hope it would provide enough of a variation from the traditional attire to be viewed as different but resemble it enough to identify the origins.

No offense to the re-enactors and ren-fair participants here but I think that people have a phobia of wearing historical but practical garments like the kilt becasue they may be perceived as an eccentric (si.) or someone who is roleplaying a fantasy. I do not believe that is the norm. If we can demonstrate that the kilt is still a functional, attractive and versatile garment we have a better chance at having more selection and more easily available.

**Sherry** · 19th October 05, 11:30 AM

From a purely aesthetic p.o.v., you may also wish to take into account how tall & wide you are. Such a striking contrast as white on the upper body & black from the waist down will tend to cut you in half & make you look shorter & wider. If you are tall & thin, it may not be an issue for you. But if you desire to appear taller and/or thinner, it might not be your best look.

Also, today's fashion mavens (& I know you really care what they have to say) ;-) insist that the No White after Labor Day rule doesn't exist anymore. I'm not sure if they would apply that to tux jackets (probably not).

And just FYI, no mini skirts after 35. :razz:

Sherry