Semi-formal outfit...opinions wanted within

[Cawdorian]

Avonlea,

Great look, the cable knit and Arran style sweaters look great with the kilt, I ordered a navy blue cable knit from Santa. I hope she comes through with it.

[Graham]

Avonlea, 'me 'ol sunshine, better late than never.

We tend to be pretty casual DownUnder, formal here means a shirt with a collar.

I agree with a woolen jumper and the kilt too, an Argyle jacket for me is super formal, as formal as i get..ever!.

check out Hamish's photos, he has a kilt for every occassion.

[GMan]

Nice look Brian. Sweaters do really make the kilt stand out.

[starbkjrus]

Very nice look. As the weather has cooled here I've found that I too really like the sweater with the kilt look. I'm planning to take two kilt & sweater outfits to cold cold Canada for Christmas. I guess I get to try out kiltwearing in weather than is much colder than this southen boy is used to.

[Avonlea22]

Thanks guys! You all certainly have boosted my self esteem a notch or four.

The wife and I are headed out to the coast on Thursday for our anniversary, and I plan on wearing the same outfit. I'm wondering about the bottle green hose, though. Would that be too march dark down below?

[HeathBar]

Avonlea,
The sweater looks great. I've always liked that look for casual wear.
As for the bottle green hose, good excuse to get a dark green sweater
I don't think it would be too dark.
Good luck on finding a jacket. I'm sure there will be lots to choose from.

[MacConnachie]

This discussion of the shirt with sweater/jumper brings up a question I've had about something we sometimes use in the pipe band for a slightly less formal look than white shirt and tie. We use military commando-style sweaters, or "pullies" as some folk refer to them, on occasion when weather conditions dictate for parades in spring and autumn. I prefer it when we add a turtleneck shirt under the sweater, as you really can't see much more of a regular-collared shirt but the collar, and the knot of the tie.

I'd be interested in any opinions, including what others might think of Avonlea adding a turtleneck to the sweater and kilt look. The color of the turtleneck could be matched with the color of the hose, and the ensemble would still be fairly sharp, in my opinion. Am I off the mark with this idea, and if you think so, please let us know why?