Critique invited

**lukeyrobertson** · 26th February 11, 08:07 PM

Dear Downunder, what a fine kilt outfit! I think the rougher grass adds to the flair of it all! What about brown shoes and a plain tie? I was taught to match the shoes and belt (not just for kiltwear). Is that old school? Great outfit! Most important though, is that you feel comfortable and free to be.

**Brian K** · 26th February 11, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by lukeyrobertson

Dear Downunder, what a fine kilt outfit! I think the rougher grass adds to the flair of it all! What about brown shoes and a plain tie? I was taught to match the shoes and belt (not just for kiltwear). Is that old school? Great outfit! Most important though, is that you feel comfortable and free to be.

Wow!, 32 minutes and no response to this?

In all seriousness, Lukey, I'm not even kilted (yet) and one of the most important things I have learned here is that in the Highlands the idea of matching things, including leathers is not at all a concern - unlike with Saxon wear where matching seems to be paramount. From what I understand it is almost a requirement to wear black shoes and a brown sporran for day wear (HRH Prince Charles even does it, in fact).
According to that view, Downunder is splendidly turned out. I can only hope that I will be able to do it as well when it's my turn.

Regards,

Brian

**Downunder Kilt** · 26th February 11, 09:00 PM

For Jock - Where is Terry when he's needed, he warned us that you would start to play up whilst he is absent.

And yes, the too & froms gave us a whooping this summer. I still don't understand how we won, or they lost the Perth test.

lukeyrobertson - as to the matching of leathers, Brian K has hit the nail on the head, throw out most of your saxon ideas of matching this with that

**Standard** · 26th February 11, 09:15 PM

Looks great to me. I just received a balmoral from Chris in that same colour. Haven't had the chance to Jock mine yet.

**CMcG** · 26th February 11, 09:17 PM

I'd say mission accomplished Downunder, because everything looks THCD to a T.

Is there a sgian hidden on your back leg? Not that they are required but they are certainly a nice addition...

**Downunder Kilt** · 26th February 11, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by CMcG

I'd say mission accomplished Downunder, because everything looks THCD to a T.

Is there a sgian hidden on your back leg? Not that they are required but they are certainly a nice addition...

Yes mate there is a sgian dubh there, but as I am a mollydooker it's in my left hose

**lukeyrobertson** · 26th February 11, 10:06 PM

32 minutes and counting! I am newly kilted so I stand as one appreciative of BK's comments. It is of course, a splendid outfit! Now I've got my leathers sorted out.

**beloitpiper** · 1st March 11, 07:41 AM

Downunder, you look splendid. However,

Originally Posted by lukeyrobertson

Dear Downunder, what a fine kilt outfit! I think the rougher grass adds to the flair of it all! What about brown shoes and a plain tie? I was taught to match the shoes and belt (not just for kiltwear). Is that old school? Great outfit! Most important though, is that you feel comfortable and free to be.

Originally Posted by Brian K

Wow!, 32 minutes and no response to this?

In all seriousness, Lukey, I'm not even kilted (yet) and one of the most important things I have learned here is that in the Highlands the idea of matching things, including leathers is not at all a concern - unlike with Saxon wear where matching seems to be paramount. From what I understand it is almost a requirement to wear black shoes and a brown sporran for day wear (HRH Prince Charles even does it, in fact).
According to that view, Downunder is splendidly turned out. I can only hope that I will be able to do it as well when it's my turn.

Regards,

Brian

I would side with lukeyrobertson on this one.