Red-laced brogues/(p)review my attire...

[saxandpipes]

Really don't believe in "rules" but believe that type of belt buckle is usually worn with daywear/casual attire. 'Plate' type buckle more often worn over jacket, as in photo of montrose.....

I regularly see the "plate type" buckle in day wear, but thanks for the input anyway,

I'm looking for how to stay within the limits of taste (and etiquette), but go a bit beyond the "cookie-cutter" commonality of most formal highland wear seen nowadays.

Cheers,

Michael

[JSFMACLJR]

Really don't believe in "rules" but believe that type of belt buckle is usually worn with daywear/casual attire. 'Plate' type buckle more often worn over jacket, as in photo of montrose.....

Usually, but not always. One most certainly can wear a buckle in the evening, rather than the more common ( or would ubiquitous be a better word? ) plate. I applaud the choice of a buckle.

[davidlpope]

Thanks for that, indeed I was thinking red laces in ghillies. Mine don't seem to be as chunky as many I've seen. In fact, to me they seem less clunky than the officers brogues.

Cheers,

Michael

I'm pretty sure when MOR refers to "officers' brogues" he means the "bar and buckle" evening variety (which look a bit like "Mary Janes"), not the Sanders pebble grain daywear brogue.

If not, I'm sure he'll straighten us out...

David

[saxandpipes]

Dear all,

I haven't posted here in a while, but I guess the thread is still open...
For an update, I've decided to change the doublet to a regulation doublet (this one infact, from Mackenzie Frain):


Not that I see that changing the rest of my outfit that much.

What I am really considering is the kilt itself- I have decided to go with the heavyweight option, but was wondering if there would be a huge disadvantage to using less yardage in the pleats? (I was also considering pleating to the red stripe in the weathered Gunn, which I think would look good). Of course, I am looking for opinions, both on the yardage (what would be the minimum one could make a formal kilt from?), and also on the pleating option (to the stripe).

As the wedding is going to be in Spain in July, I'm really looking at losing a bit of extra wool, if at all possible, without of course compromising the integrity of my outfit.

I really appreciate the input.


Cheers,

Michael

[CMcG]

Less yardage will definitely be cooler, especially in as hot a climate as Spain. You might consider something like box pleats or Kingussie pleats, both of which are suitable for 4-5 yard kilts.

[saxandpipes]

It will be an evening wedding (6/7PM), so we are hoping to avoid some of the heaviest heat, and then we will move to airco for the reception.

But still, one of the options you mention might just help ease some discomfort during the ceremony. I hadn't even heard of the Kingussie pleats! I'm not sure, but will check it out too. I don't really want to sacrifice the look at all.



Thanks!

Michael

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Michael,

The regulation doublet looks very nice. As to the "minimum" yardage for a "formal" kilt - there really is no such thing. Any amount of yardage that would make a decent kilt will work for formal wear. That applies for a four yard box pleated kilt, or an eight yard knife pleated kilt. If you like the look of an eight yard knife pleated kilt, but want to loose some of the weight and bulk of the garment, why not have it made from six yards instead. Most people would never know the difference.

[saxandpipes]

Great, Thanks!

Does that mean there would be less pleats? I know there is a LOT of wool in my 8-yard kilt, but I can't really imagine there being a full 2 yards less. I might try to measure how many yards are in my band kilt...

[CMcG]

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I hadn't even heard of the Kingussie pleats! I'm not sure, but will check it out too. I don't really want to sacrifice the look at all.

Check out this recent thread by MacMillan of Rathdown reviewing his Matt Newsome Kingussie pleated kilt:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...newsome-66515/

[saxandpipes]

Check out this recent thread by MacMillan of Rathdown reviewing his Matt Newsome Kingussie pleated kilt:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...newsome-66515/

I don't know how I missed this! Thanks!