Advice and a Story

**sorcererdale** · 12th March 06, 09:11 PM

I was thinking of the kilt wearer, sorry I can't remember who your are, but you were happy you wore a kilt 8 days in a row. I am happy that now I wear one of my two about 8 - 10 times a month. I know I have a long way to go.

I have been wearing a kilt to church on Sunday now since late last fall, I think. Before when I would come home from church, I would change right away, because I didn't like being in dress clothes. Well, the last two Sundays I thought "I am in comfortable clothes, why should I change." So the past two Sunday's I have stayed in my kilt for the whole day.

Well, today I did the same, and it was getting near supper time and we didn't really know what we wanted so we decided to go out to a local restaurant. I had just run upstairs to measure some old belt buckles that I have and they will fit my belt that I ordered without a buckle. My wife thought I went up to change and when I came down she thought I had put the kilt on to go out. I told I had it on all day and she is just so used to it now she didn't "really notice" I had it on.

When we got ready to leave, she looked at me in my black Survival UK, with the pockets off, and said, "I feel like I should go and dress up!" She didn't, and I said I could put the pockets on to look less dressy. ha ha I didn't.

Ok, now to the advice. I was thinking about being dressed up by wearing a kilt and was thinking about Easter Sunday when I have to read in church and most people do dress up more that day than others. I will be wearing my tan Mocker, my off white kilt hose with the design woven in on the top, some tan flashes that we are going to buy the ribbon for and make, and I was thinking of a white shirt. Now I only have plain ol' white dress shirts, long sleeve and not the puffy sleeved kind I some kilt wearers wearing. I was also thinking of some sort of neck tie that would match the kilt, but not a suit coat. I will have black shoes.

Does that seem like it will be a good combination? I have never dressed way up while wearing a kilt, but I want to for this day. Any comments or suggestions? Remember, it is a tan Mocker and I am not in Scotland, and not in a wedding, I am just going to church.

Thanks

DALE.

**Big Dave** · 12th March 06, 09:15 PM

That combo seems fine, just look in the mirror before you go, if you think you look that's all that matters. Be yourself and don't worry about what others think. Wear you cilt with pride.

**Riverkilt** · 12th March 06, 09:37 PM

Imagine it'll still be chilly up your way then. Mockers look great with sweaters.

A nice sweater with white shirt and tie at the neck. Most any color sweater works with a tan mocker.

Enjoy the freedom,

Ron

**Sherry** · 13th March 06, 04:16 PM

Try a "dry run" first. Dress in those clothes, take a pic, & post it for us to tell you what's wrong with it.

**LoftGuy** · 13th March 06, 05:17 PM

Hi,

I have to agree with Riverkilt, the sweater with a white shirt and tie would look sharp.

But, also second Big Dave's sentiment, check yourself out in the mirror first and if you think it looks good, go with it.

Bob

**sorcererdale** · 13th March 06, 09:09 PM

Sounds like a good idea, but we haven't bought that ribbon yet, so it might not be until later this month. I will re post and let you constructively criticsize me.

Also I have worn sweaters on colder days, but I really get warm in a sweater. I think most of mine are so close to the neck, that one would hardly see the shirt or tie, but we'll see later on what I decide.

I do know that I stand in front of a full length mirror before going out many times, and never did that before! haha

DALE.

Originally Posted by Sherry

Try a "dry run" first. Dress in those clothes, take a pic, & post it for us to tell you what's wrong with it.

**MacMullen** · 13th March 06, 09:26 PM

A V-neck sweater vest works well too - think, a sleeveless sweater. That's what I wore to our Christmas party at church, along with a french cuffed shirt and tie. There are pics posted somewhere on here from that.

**Kilted KT** · 14th March 06, 12:33 PM

outside of a formal Prince charlie ( or the like ), a good-looking, well knit sweater would be best for formal occasions. For some reason I feel silly in a button-down shirt while kilted.

**macwilkin** · 14th March 06, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by Kilted KT

outside of a formal Prince charlie ( or the like ), a good-looking, well knit sweater would be best for formal occasions. For some reason I feel silly in a button-down shirt while kilted.

I would advise against a sweater for "formal dress". Sweaters are "casual wear" or in the case of a kilt, "casual day wear", a notch or two below the tweed kilt jacket. They're fine for a casual event or outdoor activities, though.

A dress shirt is appropriate with a kilt, especially with a kilt jacket. I'm not a big fan of button-down collars myself, except for very casual shirts.

Regards,

Todd

**GlassMan** · 14th March 06, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

I would advise against a sweater for "formal dress". Sweaters are "casual wear" or in the case of a kilt, "casual day wear", a notch or two below the tweed kilt jacket. They're fine for a casual event or outdoor activities, though.

A dress shirt is appropriate with a kilt, especially with a kilt jacket. I'm not a big fan of button-down collars myself, except for very casual shirts.

Regards,

Todd

I agree, a nicely pressed shirt with collar stays instead of a button down looks the best along with an Argyle or Tweed jacket if you want something less formal than a Prince Charlie.