Kilted Senior Photo

**acstoon** · 30th August 07, 07:36 AM

Think your kilted-senior pix is a wonderful idea... lots of class.

I don't have any links handy, but I recall seeing a post somewhere (in a kilt-related forum) about professional uniform companies having suitable or easily adaptable jackets available, at reasonable prices.
A little "googling" might be in order.

**thescot** · 30th August 07, 08:23 AM

If you can't afford to rent an outfit (jacket only), I like the black vest idea. You can buy a cheap one--even a used one at a consignment shop--for that matter and sew on some silver buttons on the cheap. Then add a white shirt and black tie and boom! You're pretty dressed up.

The only problem investing in a really nice (read: expensive) outfit at your age is that you are likely to gain weight over the next few years. Even us old guys outgrow them.

Good luck. YOu'll look great.

**thescot** · 30th August 07, 08:24 AM

Even though you're doing this for your mother now, you'll appreciate it later.

Mom probably knows best, and making Mom happy is always a good thing.

You only get one Mom, so keep her happy.

**slohairt** · 30th August 07, 10:17 PM

The waistcoat (vest) idea is probably the best, if your on a tight budget. Check the local thrift shops, they're fairly easy to find. Look for one that DOESN'T have a satin/taffeta back with a strap.

**elitekiltedcommando** · 2nd September 07, 04:24 PM

Heheheh. Im picking up my kilted seior photos on Saturday....

Jim, what I did was wear my Casual USAKilt with sporran, hose, dress shoes, tux shirt, bowtie and a nice jacket. Then they have a bit of a comic book effect to them. Lol. Wait til my grandparents see that one.

**cwr89** · 3rd September 07, 07:03 AM

Jim H. I know exactly how you feel as my senior pictures are scheduled for later this year. Please do post them here when you can!

**Nick** · 3rd September 07, 07:26 AM

Try a more casual look, too. A polo shirt, or perhaps a nice sweater (sweater+kilt is a good combination.) A lot of people don't go full-out formal for their senior picture, but the picture can still be excellent.

One guy I knew (not from my school) handed in a picture of himself in a full and correct reproduction suit of late 15th century Italian armour, on one knee, helmet under one arm and sword in the other. The next year the school implemented a strict shirt-and-tie policy. So get your kilted pic while you can!