Kilt Do's and Don'ts

[macwilkin]

but then, if paintings are any indication, the same color hose were worn by the Black Watch with the Govt Sett kilt.

Exactly, Bubba! Diced hose are not supposed to "compliment" the kilt.

Cheers,

Todd

[bubba]

Exactly, Bubba! Diced hose are not supposed to "compliment" the kilt.

Cheers,

Todd

The thing with the diced hose is there should be a matching color elsewhere in the outfit, in the case of the pic, perhaps a red tie or waistcoat to offset the red in the hose. It seems to me that for a nice look the hose could compliment the kilt, the jacket or other accessories. In the case of the pic in question, all we see are the shoes, hose and most of the kilt. We have no clue what else he's wearing.

[Scott Gilmore]

.... I think that to turn around and insult this model for being too skinny is not in keeping with the good fellowship on this forum. ...

This is a thread on Kilt Do's and Don'ts with over seven hundred and sixty posts. If the reader is thin skinned or lacking a sense of humor, he or she should have desisted this thread about seven hundred and fifty nine posts ago.

If you've read this far, sit back, relax and crack open a nice cool, frothy smile. This is all in friendly fun.

________________________
As I was saying ...

Do wear a fine looking kilt, sporran and especially the kilt pin (it's a little hard to see, but it looks interesting), as shown below.

Don't wear castellated diced hose that clash with yer kilt colors if you've got chicken legs and you're going to be photographed from the waist down unless it's a military uniform (or you don't mind a few chuckles). And if you do insist on wearing such, don't stand facing north with yer toes pointing east and west fercryinoutloud! Especially with those shoes on.

How's that? Better? ... ;~*

So say I.

[Panache]

Scott,

Didn't mean to sound too harsh, sorry if I did. I know that what you meant was in good fun, I certainly don't believe you intended any harm. Sometimes we say things in jest without it ever dawning on us that maybe we hurt someone's feelings. I wanted people to stop for a minute and think. I thought the bit at the end about me being refered to as a beanpole or stick figure was humorus (though sadly true)

Peace Kilted Brother!

Sincerely

Panache

O.W.B.*

*Order of the Wet Blanket


By the by

Don't wear castellated diced hose that clash with yer kilt colors if you've got chicken legs and you're going to photographed from the waist down unless it's a military uniform (or you don't mind a few chuckles). And if you do insist on wearing such, don't stand facing north with yer toes pointing east and west fercryinoutloud! Especially with those shoes on.

How's that? Better? ...

Hmmmm....How about this:

"Consider that some individuals may harbor opinions that view diced hose as an unbecoming fashion when wearing a kilt whose colors do not correspond to the colors of the hose dicing. Also be forewarned that my wearing such hose and drawing attention to ones lower extremities in a society that has put more and more emphasis on body image, one may be open to ridicule if one's physique fails to meet society's idealized standards of beauty (recognizing that such standards are often the product of marketing where images are digitally manipulated to set unrealistic societal norms for beauty).
A secondary consideration would be foot positioning while wearing the aforementioned hose. Putting oneself in the "first" dance position without a specific dance context may lead to unintended scorn from viewers. Lastly, choosing a period or otherwise unusual footwear style to finish off one's kilted apparel, again without a context, may incur further derision. This fashion advice is the opinion of the writer and should not be taken as a consensus of this forum or it's owners. The writer does not take responsibility for any physical and/or emotional suffering caused my the following, or not following of this advice. Writer not liable for any injuries occured by using (or not using) this post, or any postings within this or any other threads on this site. Writer is not responsible for any injuries sustained by readers that try to swallow or otherwise injest their computers (or components including but not limited to mouse, monitor, cpu, or wireless devices.) Readers are encouraged not to repeatedly strike themselves in the head (or other parts of the body) with their computer screen or to strike their head (or other body parts) into the computer screen (or other associated components of their computer). Injury caused by not striking (or being struck) by the computer (or it's components) is the responsibility of the user and NOT the writer. It is recommended that readers wait at least 20 minutes before swimming after eating. Failure to come to a complete stop at all Stop signs may result in injury, death, or spending a large amount of time dealing with an unsympathetic police officer an/or traffic school. Be kind to your grandparents, say "please" and "thank you", and Have a nice day. "

Now that's Polically Correct!

[Scott Gilmore]

Peace Kilted Brother!

Dude! Groovy. I'm hep.

Panache

O.W.B.*

*Order of the Wet Blanket

... chuckle ... snort ...

...How about this:

"Consider that some individuals may harbor opinions that view diced hose as an unbecoming fashion when wearing a kilt whose colors do not correspond to the colors of the hose dicing. Also be forewarned that my wearing such hose and drawing attention to ones lower extremities in a society that has put more and more emphasis on body image, one may be open to ridicule if one's physique fails to meet society's idealized standards of beauty (recognizing that such standards are often the product of marketing where images are digitally manipulated to set unrealistic societal norms for beauty).
A secondary consideration would be foot positioning while wearing the aforementioned hose. Putting oneself in the "first" dance position without a specific dance context may lead to unintended scorn from viewers. Lastly, choosing a period or otherwise unusual footwear style to finish off one's kilted apparel, again without a context, may incur further derision. This fashion advice is the opinion of the writer and should not be taken as a consensus of this forum or it's owners. The writer does not take responsibility for any physical and/or emotional suffering caused my the following, or not following of this advice. Writer not liable for any injuries occured by using (or not using) this post, or any postings within this or any other threads on this site. Writer is not responsible for any injuries sustained by readers that try to swallow or otherwise injest their computers (or components including but not limited to mouse, monitor, cpu, or wireless devices.) Readers are encouraged not to repeatedly strike themselves in the head (or other parts of the body) with their computer screen or to strike their head (or other body parts) into the computer screen (or other associated components of their computer). Injury caused by not striking (or being struck) by the computer (or it's components) is the responsibility of the user and NOT the writer. It is recommended that readers wait at least 20 minutes before swimming after eating. Failure to come to a complete stop at all Stop signs may result in injury, death, or spending a large amount of time dealing with an unsympathetic police officer an/or traffic school. Be kind to your grandparents, say "please" and "thank you", and Have a nice day.

AAARRRRRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!! Somebody kill me quick!

[souzaphone711]

"Consider that some individuals may harbor opinions that view diced hose as an unbecoming fashion when wearing a kilt whose colors do not correspond to the colors of the hose dicing. Also be forewarned that my wearing such hose and drawing attention to ones lower extremities in a society that has put more and more emphasis on body image, one may be open to ridicule if one's physique fails to meet society's idealized standards of beauty (recognizing that such standards are often the product of marketing where images are digitally manipulated to set unrealistic societal norms for beauty).
A secondary consideration would be foot positioning while wearing the aforementioned hose. Putting oneself in the "first" dance position without a specific dance context may lead to unintended scorn from viewers. Lastly, choosing a period or otherwise unusual footwear style to finish off one's kilted apparel, again without a context, may incur further derision. This fashion advice is the opinion of the writer and should not be taken as a consensus of this forum or it's owners. The writer does not take responsibility for any physical and/or emotional suffering caused my the following, or not following of this advice. Writer not liable for any injuries occured by using (or not using) this post, or any postings within this or any other threads on this site. Writer is not responsible for any injuries sustained by readers that try to swallow or otherwise injest their computers (or components including but not limited to mouse, monitor, cpu, or wireless devices.) Readers are encouraged not to repeatedly strike themselves in the head (or other parts of the body) with their computer screen or to strike their head (or other body parts) into the computer screen (or other associated components of their computer). Injury caused by not striking (or being struck) by the computer (or it's components) is the responsibility of the user and NOT the writer. It is recommended that readers wait at least 20 minutes before swimming after eating. Failure to come to a complete stop at all Stop signs may result in injury, death, or spending a large amount of time dealing with an unsympathetic police officer an/or traffic school. Be kind to your grandparents, say "please" and "thank you", and Have a nice day. "

Now that's Polically Correct!

I almost thought you were a lawyer. You covered all the bases in that disclaimer. but anyways, back to the topic!!!!


I'm with the majority here, that dude just looks goofy. More power to him for having the cojones necessary not only to wear a kilt, but in particular those socks and shoes as well.

[David Dalglish]

Theres none of us perfect

[KiltedKnight]

Theres none of us perfect

Huh? Speak for yourself!

Chris.

[DarkMatter]

DO buy an wear "totally cool, dude"

enameled belt bookles an sporrans...

(like ai do!!!)

I need to know where I can get these!! Please!

[sjrapid]

Well the blue enamelled sporran on the left has a cantle by DJ Murray, but the sporran pouch is Margaret Morrison. The design is was made in a range of colours - Kiltstore has some of the colours available here

The matching waist plate/belt buckle for the thistle design is GM Belts, who trade as 'Glen Esk'. Again, Kiltstore have them here. I'm sure other vendors have them as well.

(I am not affiliated with Kiltstore, other than having bought some items from them).

The red one on the right I'm not sure about who makes the cantle, but again it's a Margaret Morrison sporran pouch. The Scottish Store have this design available with the belts alongsidehere - green is shown on the page but red is available in the colour picker.

All the best