Fashion Kilts

**ali8780** · 13th February 11, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by Irish Jack O'Brian

Since everyone liked these so much, I thought I'd post another one from the same show.

Just for the record--

I also think this looks completely ridiculous in the context of actual clothing to actually wear. And yes, it is an overly feminized version of a kilt that I personally would not find appealing. If I were to see a man in a coffee shop or on the street dressed like that, I'd stare in wonder and then leave disinterested.

BUT-- when I'm able to suspend reality for a short time, I can appreciate that beautiful blue and the amazing fabric used and the craftsmanship and maybe find something or another that I can use as inspiration for my husband's wardrobe.

ok, have I beaten the dead horse long enough? Sorry guys, it's just been a while since I've felt like I could actually contribute here

**Detroitpete** · 13th February 11, 10:01 AM

I live in a world where if you are under 30 years of age, your p@ntz are sagged down below your rear end and you have to hold them up constantly with one hand. If you are over 30, you wear khakis and some silly golf shirt with a logo on it.

If I saw the lads walking about like this, I'd call it a welcome change--at least just for change sake.

**llyd** · 13th February 11, 10:17 AM

I guess it is better than " boy, pull up your bloody pants!"

**Jock Scot** · 13th February 11, 10:39 AM

Thank you Ali for pointing out things about fashion and fashion shows that I would never in a 1000 years have considered and I am a wee tad wiser now!

**tpa** · 13th February 11, 10:52 AM

Guess that explains why I've never been invited! That and the fact that my family will tell you that fashion has never been part of my vocabulary and certainly not of my wardrobe, unless of course they have bought it.

**Tartan Tess** · 13th February 11, 11:54 AM

Fashion can be bought.
Style one must possess

**Whidbey78** · 13th February 11, 12:48 PM

This doesn't really bother me. The whole bunch of them look pretty ridiculous, and it could easily be considered an insult to tradition. But, we're not likely to see anyone actually wearing these. These shows are just like the auto shows where they show off "concept cars." They unveil all these things that look like the Batmobile or something from the Jetsons but all that happens is five years later you see some bits and pieces of the concept car, but it still looks like what was on the road last year and the one before.

**Detroitpete** · 13th February 11, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by Whidbey78

This doesn't really bother me. The whole bunch of them look pretty ridiculous, and it could easily be considered an insult to tradition. But, we're not likely to see anyone actually wearing these. These shows are just like the auto shows where they show off "concept cars." They unveil all these things that look like the Batmobile or something from the Jetsons but all that happens is five years later you see some bits and pieces of the concept car, but it still looks like what was on the road last year and the one before.

Between your statement Whidbey, and Ali's, I actually think I'm begining to understand this! Who would have thought?

**tpa** · 13th February 11, 01:35 PM

Therein obviously lies the essence of my problem. Style I can appreciate, even if I don't possess it.

As you point out fashion shoots are not directed at the likes of me, so it really does not matter, but the reason I frequently have a problem with "fashion" clothes of the catwalk variety is that I am a keen photographer. I love creating attractive (to me at least) pictures, be they land or seascapes, urban sculptures, males or females and if they are wearing tartan it is a definite bonus from a colour and personal perspective. So if someone puts an attractive female in outlandish garb, which does nothing to enhance for her natural assets, then it does absolutely nothing aesthetically for me. My comment about the pockets stemmed from the fact that they upset the cohesion and harmony of the outfits.

I love your comments.

**Watson42** · 13th February 11, 05:43 PM

I know very little about kilts and how they are constructed, just that I find them appealing in many ways. Looking at these examples I'm curious as to the material used. With the way they're bunching up at the front (apron, yes?), it looks to me as though they have been made using a very lightweight material, something along the lines of t-shirt cotton comes to mind.
I'm also wondering if the outfits might look more appealing if the models didn't appear as if someone has spat in their lattes.