first kilted pic

[bricelythgoe]

I like the direction you're heading. There's just something about a kilt that makes you want to dress a little better than you did the day before. Lately I've been wearing a lot of tweed waistcoats, too.

Regards,
Rex.

Since waistcoats are relatively inexpensive (atleast compared to a jacket), it seems like an easy and inexpensive way to dress up a little better. Would you agree?

Brice

[Tartan Tess]

I wish the teachers at the schools i work for would wear kilts. that looks very smart!
Have fun with it.

[Kiltman]

Great direction, keep it up.

[NewEnglander]

The vest is from J. Crew. I found it for about $30 at an outlet recently. Do a quick search for "inexpensive waistcoat" or my posts and you'll see a link to some cheap vests from J.C. Penney. Others have mentioned low cost vests from Target. I agree that the waistcoat adds quite a bit of class to an outfit. I've been thinking about getting a brown day sporran, but since I'm not wearing the kilt out and about much yet (and since it's a UK it has pockets) I haven't gone for it yet.

And, since you asked, I'm a science teacher. I teach some of the youngest students at our school. I've got a great gig, I get to hang out all day tricking kids into learning about science.

[bricelythgoe]

And, since you asked, I'm a science teacher. I teach some of the youngest students at our school. I've got a great gig, I get to hang out all day tricking kids into learning about science.

Spanish teacher here. I guess I don't have to do much tricking since they sign up for my class willingly (it is an elective).

Brice

[piperdbh]

Spanish teacher here. I guess I don't have to do much tricking since they sign up for my class willingly (it is an elective).

Brice

Si', pero si los estudiantes no piensan que estan aprendiendo, usualmente aprenden mas.

Here's to us, who inspire and enlighten, all while monitoring fire drills!

[Hamish]

The vest is from J. Crew. I found it for about $30 at an outlet recently. Do a quick search for "inexpensive waistcoat" or my posts and you'll see a link to some cheap vests from J.C. Penney. Others have mentioned low cost vests from Target. I agree that the waistcoat adds quite a bit of class to an outfit. I've been thinking about getting a brown day sporran, but since I'm not wearing the kilt out and about much yet (and since it's a UK it has pockets) I haven't gone for it yet.
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.....and rightly so, in my 'umble opinion. Utilikilts, especially those with cargo pockets, do not need a sporran and, I think, look dreadful when one IS worn. I know your Utilikilt does not have cargo pockets, but I still think a sporran would not look right with it.

I do like the way you are heading but you might need to be aware of the mix: rather formal (well, at least 'semi') above the waist, but really casual below it! I have 12 Utilikilts but can never think of them as anything other than casual wear - mainly because of the creasing and the texture of the fabrics.

Now we await hearing about your kilted adventures.

Take care,
Ham.

[SteveB]

Lord Hamish, the Utilikilt Mocker is a "kilted" version of the Dockers semi dress trouser. A shirt, tie, and jumper or waistcoat is appropriate on this side of the salt puddle. It would not go down well in the U.K. IMHO, as gents tend to be more smartly dressed there.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Lord Hamish, the Utilikilt Mocker is a "kilted" version of the Dockers semi dress trouser. A shirt, tie, and jumper or waistcoat is appropriate on this side of the salt puddle. It would not go down well in the U.K. IMHO, as gents tend to be more smartly dressed there.

Steve,

I'm on the same side of the pond as you, and I agree with Hamish. I think the look is too mixed. The shirt, tie, and waistcoat are fabulous, but to my eye almost demand a less casual look from the waist down. I'm thinking a wool kilt and a nice day sporran would be perfect.

Though Utilikilts may claim that their "Mocker" is the equivalent of dress trousers, that doesn't necessarily make it so. To my eye -- and Hamish's, as well, it would seem -- it presents a more casual look than dress slacks.

~M

[Cavebear58]

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