New to kilt wear! Need advice

[thescot]

Hey, what's wrong with a bit of romance? Ha. I think the world would be better off with some romance, as long as we don't really believe the tales and do something really important based on them.

As to the clergy wearing tartan, as a former member of the active clergy (Methodist) who now teaches--touche, scoutniagra--I would first of all advise good taste in one's dress. While any minister is free to do as he/she pleases, I am reminded that exercising one's freedom may not be the best expression of one's love. Any tartan with an argyle or tweed jacket would look good. If the service in very informal, a simple shirt might suffice. I prefer a starched khaki shirt in the summer, maybe a clerical collar shirt if performing sacerdotal duties. You can always find a nice fitting jacket and have it cut down to a kilt jacket for a very minimal cost if you like.

Remember, there is no such thing as a "right" to a tartan. One can wear anything one's heart desires, but I like to pick tartans that look
A. look good and
B. have meaning for me.

Welcome aboard. This is a kind of an expensive hobby/passion/habit/adiction, but it is also quite fulfilling. Send us a picture when you can.

[mkmound]

from North Texas!