Alan Cumming OBE

**andyfg** · 25th November 09, 02:41 PM

Totally brilliant look! I wouldn't change a thing.

**Sir William** · 25th November 09, 07:26 PM

I like the total tartan look, though I doubt I could pull it off as well.

I'm not against boots with kilts but I think they are far too casual for this particular occasion.

**Hamish** · 25th November 09, 08:18 PM

In my opinion this Cumming is stunning in his absolutely supreme TFCK outfit! I have to agree with others concerning the boots - they work well for the overall appearance**, but I do not consider them suitable for wearing to such a prestigious event at Buckingham Palace.

My congratulations to Alan for his award and to Howie for creating the fine kilt suit.

** I suggest the boots work well here because they add visual weight to what might be seen as a top-heavy, bold ensemble - in a way, they anchor the wearer to the ground! Shoes just would not have the same effect.

Take care,
Ham.

**David Dalglish** · 25th November 09, 08:25 PM

Its an Awful outfit--Would not be seen dead in it.

**dfmacliam** · 25th November 09, 08:34 PM

Its obvious he lives on the edge... so the boots do not surprise me... it works for him.. I couldn't/wouldn't wear that outfit.. but I am about twice his size.. in both directions... LOL.

**Ruanaidh** · 25th November 09, 09:03 PM

I have a pair of boots just like them - though I doubt I'd wear them to the palace to receive an OBE.

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 25th November 09, 09:06 PM

With all the comments on how Mr. Cumming "lives on the edge" and the references to his theatrical career, do any of you suppose that this was more of a calculated "look at me costume" than a natural expression of his Scottish origins?

**Ruanaidh** · 25th November 09, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

With all the comments on how Mr. Cumming "lives on the edge" and the references to his theatrical career, do any of you suppose that this was more of a calculated "look at me costume" than a natural expression of his Scottish origins?

Or possibly both?

**bigdad1** · 25th November 09, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

I think the main reason this works (despite the clunky boots) is the impeccable tailoring-- if it had been off even a bit...

(BTW-- please note the proper placement of his Order of the British Empire decoration)

Well since he had just been awarded it I believe it is safe to say someone pinned it on him so he doesn't get any credit for the proper placement.

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 26th November 09, 05:32 AM

Originally Posted by kiltedsawyer

Please pardon my ignorance, but what sort of jacket is he wearing? It appears to be almost a sport-coat in it's tailoring, but perhaps a little shorter, and not cut away at the sporran as would be a traditional argyle.

As has been said, it looks good........but the boots....

All the best,
David

We sell a similar jacket through the museum's gift shop, called a "Wallace jacket.:
http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/wallacejacket.html

I've seen other vendors call the same thing a "Ghillie jacket."

We show ours available in tweeds, but there is no reason we couldn't have one made up in tartan if you so chose.