Pinstriped waistcoat with kilt

**Kilted Hiker** · 22nd February 11, 06:47 AM

Precisely AKScott, Its hard to tell that it is pinstriped indoors in a darker environment. And even outside, from 15 or 20 feet away it would be almost impossible to identify.

**Kilted Hiker** · 24th February 11, 07:01 PM

Here they are at last!

Here is one, and I really was not angry. The waistcoat is currently to long, but that will be remedied soon.

Here's a close up of the kilt/waistcoat

So, whats the general opinion?

**xman** · 24th February 11, 07:18 PM

I think you're looking good!

**AKScott** · 24th February 11, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by Kilted Hiker

So, whats the general opinion?

I bet my wife wouldn't let me wear that, but I bet some of the more experienced folks on here could make it work.

**Downunder Kilt** · 24th February 11, 10:45 PM

I think it works, the first photo, I can't make out the stripe and the second looks like an extreme close up and no one but your girl should be getting that close to you

You said in a earlier post that an inside photo did not pick up the stripe, so all in all I think that you will look dapper in it with no worries about the stripes

BTW You talk about shortening the waiscoat, are you going straight across a la HRH Prince Charles?

**beloitpiper** · 24th February 11, 10:51 PM

I've only pulled off a pinstripe waistcoat with my solid saffron Irish kilt.

**CMcG** · 25th February 11, 07:36 AM

In thinking about this question, I have harkened back to the sound advice I have received from our resident traditionalists. They have indicated time and time again that mixing patterns in Highland attire is fine, perhaps even encouraged.

The only rub here, is that I haven't seen pinstripes included in people's descriptions of Highland attire... if the mixing patterns theory holds, it shouldn't be a problem.

I think that the pinstripe is sufficiently subtle and will look good to me. Once you get the vest altered, of course!

**Kilted Hiker** · 2nd March 11, 04:22 PM

Thanks everyone,

I think after seeing it in pictures, I'll try to pull it off.

Downunder Kilt, I'm not sure... I do like to way that style looks. What do you think?

**Nighthawk** · 2nd March 11, 04:53 PM

I like it! I do need one of those waistcoats. Thanks for the pictures- been thinking about this for a while.

**Downunder Kilt** · 2nd March 11, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by Kilted Hiker

Thanks everyone,

I think after seeing it in pictures, I'll try to pull it off.

Downunder Kilt, I'm not sure... I do like to way that style looks. What do you think?

I think the straight across look is very much the way to go. If you look at photos of Lady Chrystel's creations you will see that they seem to sit better when wearing a sporran.

I don't know how much you paid for the waistcoat, but if you are going to have it altered anyhow, perhaps the straight across look is for you.

If you check out the Gentlemens Emporium website, you will perhaps be able to judge what yours may look like

All the best whatever choice you make