Style, Fashion Rules, traditions, Flat caps, and the missing element...

[macwilkin]

I do think the "kilt police" name calling needs to end. If someone is trying politely to educate the board, and they aren't trying to cram it down people's throats, than others should be a tad more respectful of that lesson and shared knowledge without name calling. By all means bear the advise in mind when picking out their personal choice of wardrobe even if you don't let it dictate how you like to dress. No one is saying this is how you have to dress they are just saying that traditionally this is how it is done.

I thank you, Sir!

Todd

[Raphael]

I like individuality and have no desire to dress like every one else. I also have no problem in breaking a few rules. I am just going to get dress in my kilts and try to look as good as possible. I know that my style will not earn points in every one's book, and I am not trying to do that. I am dressing for myself.

[ThistleDown]

I do think the "kilt police" name calling needs to end. If someone is trying politely to educate the board, and they aren't trying to cram it down people's throats, than others should be a tad more respectful of that lesson and shared knowledge without name calling. By all means bear the advise in mind when picking out their personal choice of wardrobe even if you don't let it dictate how you like to dress. No one is saying this is how you have to dress they are just saying that traditionally this is how it is done.

Well said, Jamie and Colin.

[GDub]

There have been some lively discussions her over the last few days concerning traditional highland attire and the rules of fashion (not to mention flat caps! ).

But Ladies and Gentlemen of X Marks the Scot.com we have not discussed the missing element of Style...

Our own flair and individuality.

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Style is a wonderful mixture of tradition, color sense, fashion rules (including knowing where to bend or even break them), practicality, and that all important factor...

...our own unique selves.

Many years ago my wife went to a "consultant" to help her dial in her color and pattern "harmonies." Consequently, she has her own personal wheel of color swatches which she adheres to when purchasing any article of clothing. Does it work for her? You betcha! IMHO the money she paid that consultant was money well spent!

But just knowing what colors work most flatteringly with one's harmony is only part of the equation. I joke about wearing flat caps Samuel Jackson style because he somewhat famously wears his backwards. But the truth is, a backward turned flat cap suits my face much better that wearing it normally--ie, it better suits my harmony.

As for more traditional kilt attire, on some it suits them to a tee. On others, well... Bending the "rules" can bring one back into one's personal harmony. I think that's why some can pull off a very casual presentation and wear baseball hats or hawaiian shirts or whatever with a kilt and look good....

[Juggalotus]

I don't have much fashion sense to begin with, so I don't really care about it when I'm wearing a kilt. I wear what I wear because it is comfortable. If that means sketchers with my hose down, a backwards baseball cap and a hoodie, well, I'm the comfortable one. I have noticed that regardless of whatever else I'm wearing, the kilt is what starts the conversation.

[macwilkin]

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[Nick the DSM]

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Cheers

Jamie

You sure?

[Raphael]

I wasn't trying to bait the traditionalists. In fact, I think the traditional way of dressing is fantastic. I was just trying to say that how we can express ourselves differently through a piece of clothing and to create our own styles.

I have no problem in wearing the kilt, but I still feel a little insecure in wearing the traditional dress because I am not right. I feel like that I am trying too hard to fit into another culture. I already ignore all the comments about me trying to dress up like a Scot. Dressing myself up the traditional Scottish way won't sit well with me. That's why I mix other elements of my life to create a fusion style. I just want to dress in a way that I am comfortable in.

[macwilkin]

I wasn't trying to bait the traditionalists. In fact, I think the traditional way of dressing is fantastic. I was just trying to say that how we can express ourselves differently through a piece of clothing and to create our own styles.

I have no problem in wearing the kilt, but I still feel a little insecure in wearing the traditional dress because I am not right. I feel like that I am trying too hard to fit into another culture. I already ignore all the comments about me trying to dress up like a Scot. Dressing myself up the traditional Scottish way won't sit well with me. That's why I mix other elements of my life to create a fusion style. I just want to dress in a way that I am comfortable in.

Point taken and accepted, Raphael.

T.

[Panache]

You sure?

quite sure




Cheers

Jamie