Atlanta St. Andrews Society Burns Dinner

[M. A. C. Newsome]

For those with a shutterly account...

Here's the album link.

[JSFMACLJR]

For those with a shutterly account...

Here's the album link.

Thanks for the link, Matt.

What is clearly evident after looking at those pics is that SOOOOOOOOO many men just don't seem to understand that a waistcoat that does not cover the top of the kilt is WAY TOO SMALL!!!
What are they thinking by allowing themselves to be seen in public with a two or three inch gap between the top of the kilt and the bottom of the waistcoat? If they are renting their kit, cannot waistcoats in a longer size be provided? I am almost at the point where I thing "the gap" is worse than white hose. Almost at that point!

Sandford

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Thanks for the link, Matt.

What is clearly evident after looking at those pics is that SOOOOOOOOO many men just don't seem to understand that a waistcoat that does not cover the top of the kilt is WAY TOO SMALL!!!
What are they thinking by allowing themselves to be seen in public with a two or three inch gap between the top of the kilt and the bottom of the waistcoat? If they are renting their kit, cannot waistcoats in a longer size be provided? I am almost at the point where I thing "the gap" is worse than white hose. Almost at that point!

Sandford

I'm just going on my gut impression (pun intended), but I have a feeling that most of the gentlemen there own their own jackets/doublets and waistcoats. Not many of them looked like "rentals" to me.

I would assume that many purchased these items when they were a bit smaller in the waist. With an increase in girth that often sets in with age, the kilt tends to creep down and the waistcoat tends to creep up.

I agree, though, this is a pet peeve of mine. Properly fitted clothing makes a huge difference!

Another thing I noticed is people wearing trews with Prince Charlie coatees that were not made for wear with Prince Charlies. They need to have the high fish-tail back to prevent the white of the shirt from showing above the trousers. It's the little things that make the difference!

[JSFMACLJR]

It's the little things that make the difference!

Perfect words, Matt. This is what it often boils down to.

Sandford

[sirdaniel1975]

Matt, very nice photos.

I personally like where MacLean places his cap when he's not wearing it upon his head. I have wished on many occasions that more would not wear their caps indoors. I have observed that some feel they must wear all accessories at all times to show that they have some kind of a complete outfit. (I'm not referring to anyone in your photos Matt) My own observation since I've been back in Fl. Thus I am usually around lots of gents wearing an array of bonnets indoors, and for formal occasions as well.

I have worn my dirk only once, and for a 3 mile parade. I had to wear it on my right hip, otherwise I would have had a strange limp reaction for the following days. Like you Matt, I find the dirk a bit cumbersome.

Matt, I liked your threads. I noticed the different waistcoat and am pleased to know it is one you purchased from the link posted previously. I always liked the looks of most of the waistcoats and jackets from that vendor and fashioned them for kilt wear in my minds eye.

[McMurdo]

Thanks for the link, Matt.

What is clearly evident after looking at those pics is that SOOOOOOOOO many men just don't seem to understand that a waistcoat that does not cover the top of the kilt is WAY TOO SMALL!!!
What are they thinking by allowing themselves to be seen in public with a two or three inch gap between the top of the kilt and the bottom of the waistcoat? If they are renting their kit, cannot waistcoats in a longer size be provided? I am almost at the point where I thing "the gap" is worse than white hose. Almost at that point!

Sandford

Wonderful photos Matt
I have to agree with Sandford on the "gap" however all in all it looks like it was a wonderful night. Thank you for the excellent set of photos.

[gilmore]

Matt, all I saw in your post was red X'es. I went to the site and did see them there. I'm so vain. I probably thought that photo was about me. Thanks for posting them.

It nice running into the other night. Your presentation was quite memorable itself.