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2nd April 05, 03:21 PM
#11
I go with the general rule: if it looks good and kept nice, it's acceptible. Looking at the picture, you've far surpassed this guideline. I've worn something similar on occasion, though I still cant afford such nice shoes as you have.
"I don't know what to say to anyone and as soon as I open my mouth they'll say, Oh, you're Irish, and I'll have to explain how that happened." - F McCourt
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2nd April 05, 04:14 PM
#12
looks great buudy, didn't see a problem, you worry too much
at least you are thinking about how you look.
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2nd April 05, 04:17 PM
#13
I like it, I don't see any need to do it 'how it has been done before', and it looks great!
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2nd April 05, 04:27 PM
#14
Blu, looks fine to me. No different really, than adding a sweater underneath a suit jacket, which my dad does a lot of the time...
-J
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2nd April 05, 05:34 PM
#15
 Originally Posted by Blu (Ontario)
Before breaking rules  , I like to know what they are first. 
I think I know where you are coming from Blu. I would hate to do anything stupid. (Like the story bear wrote about the guy who had his kilt on backwards!) Having said that, I just cruise the pix and galleries on this forum to see what looks good and take my cues from there. If I stick too closely to the "rules", I feel like i'm wearing a costume. I just want to wear a comfortable garment that looks good, in which case, there aren't that many rules.
Cheers
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2nd April 05, 06:19 PM
#16
 Originally Posted by Declan Rowan
I go with the general rule: if it looks good and kept nice, it's acceptible. Looking at the picture, you've far surpassed this guideline. I've worn something similar on occasion, though I still cant afford such nice shoes as you have. 
The Kiltstore is selling them for roughly $100. If I didn't already own a pair I'd be buying some from them. A terrific deal with the Xmarks discount. To put things in perspective, It's about the same cost as 5 CD's. Heck... my kids spend more than that on a pair of their running shoes! Thank goodness their buying their own shoes now.
 Originally Posted by phil h
... you worry too much...
I know, I know... I just prefer to err with intent rather than in ignorance.
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2nd April 05, 08:40 PM
#17
Looks like something Sean Connery would wear. Can't go wrong with a look like that.
Ron
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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3rd April 05, 02:10 PM
#18
 Originally Posted by Riverkilt
Looks like something Sean Connery would wear. Can't go wrong with a look like that.
Ron
Blu and Sean are really twins, seperated at birth
Glen McGuire
A Life Lived in Fear, Is a Life Half Lived.
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3rd April 05, 04:09 PM
#19
Blu,
For what it's worth, I think you look pretty smart in that 'ensemble' and I am impressed by your eye for colour co-ordination.
If I had to nit-pick, however, I would single out the Ghillie brogues. These are the footwear to be worn when we are really dressed up to the nines, and I think they might just be a little too much on this occasion. Ordinary polished black business shoes would, I think, be more appropriate. As I say, I am nit-picking with this. It is not that important that you should worry about it - you still look impressive. Well done.
[B][I][U]No. of Kilts[/U][/I][/B][I]:[/I] 102.[I] [B]"[U][B]Title[/B]"[/U][/B][/I]: Lord Hamish Bicknell, Laird of Lochaber / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Scottish Tartans Authority / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society / [U][I][B]Member:[/B][/I][/U] The Ardbeg Committee / [I][B][U]My NEW Photo Album[/U]: [/B][/I][COLOR=purple]Sadly, and with great regret, it seems my extensive and comprehensive album may now have been lost forever![/COLOR]/
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3rd April 05, 04:32 PM
#20
 Originally Posted by Hamish
Blu,...For what it's worth, I think you look pretty smart in that 'ensemble' and I am impressed by your eye for colour co-ordination....
Thanx Ham... that means a lot to me. I know what you mean about the ghillies. I have, in fact, been keeping an eye open for the right pair of black leather wingtips for such occasions. I've another trade show coming up in May and I'll need them anyway.
I quite appreciate your honesty and insight! 
cheers,
blu
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