Wore my kilt today

[Graham]

shame on you Derek, go and write 100 times "I will follow Hamish's example" in your best script! :mrgreen:

However, our Bob here looks nicely co-ordinated, and don't be ashamed of buying from Ebay, just be careful and thankful that your purchase worked out OK!

[Scotus]

Very nice! I really like the traditional kilt and the new jacket. Oops. I missed the tartan tie. Can't say I like that very well, but I'm not the one wearing it. There are NOT very many rules when it comes to kilts - casual, formal, day, etc., but tartan ties are generally a no-no.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Well, I find myself in the minority here, but I for one think tartan ties are fine with kilts, as long as general rules of fashion are followed.

For example, if you are wearing a tie in the same tartan as your kilt, please make sure it comes from the same manufacturer, so that the colors will be a true match. Nothing looks worse than wearing a kilt and tie in the same tartan that you purchased from two seperate places in off-colors.

I even think that, sometimes, it can look fine to wear a different tartan in your tie (gasp!). Although I think this is helped by wearing a vest or sweater -- something in a solid color to separate the two tartans. And, of course, make sure that the two tartans are complimentary, both with each other and the rest of the outfit.

Of course, I don't give this out as general advise. If you don't have an eye for matchign different patterns, a solid color tie is really the best way to go. But I'm just saying I have seen it done, and done it myself (hopefully), where it looked just fine.

Matt

[macwilkin]

For the life of me I cannot place the tartan, Bob? As soon as you post it, I will know it, but perhaps I can blame my "tartan amnesia" on it being Monday morning? :mrgreen:

Cheers,

Todd

[Bob C]

No surprise, Todd. It is not a common one. It was not even invented until 1996.

It's the Scottish Borderland district tartan, manufactured by Lochcarron. They don't even make it in kilt weight. I had to pay extra to get it woven.

I found the alleged clan affiliation for my name totally unacceptable (for historical, not political, reasons), so I spent some time looking for a district tartan that matched my family history and that I actually liked. I really like this tartan and I don't mind having a kilt that does not look like anyone else's.

My wife and daughters all have matching sashes.

[macwilkin]

No surprise, Todd. It is not a common one. It was not even invented until 1986.

It's the Scottish Borderland district tartan, manufactured by Lochcarron. They don't even make it in kilt weight. I had to pay extra to get it woven.

I found the alleged clan affiliation for my name totally unacceptable (for historical, not political, reasons), so I spent some time looking for a district tartan that matched my family history and that I actually liked. I really like this tartan and I don't mind having a kilt that does not look like anyone else's.

My wife and daughters all have matching sashes.

Bob, a "tip o' the bonnet" to you for choosing a district tartan, and a very "handsome" one tae boot! :mrgreen:

For a minute, it looked like the district tartan for Bermuda.

I really like the colours in it, and I agree with you -- I like a tartan that doesn't look like anyone else's! :mrgreen:

Cheers,

Todd

[Alan H]

Sharp. Very sharp.

That jacket was worth the wait.

[Hamish]

Very Nice Bob I like the colours

Could you tell me if the place in Inverness has a retail outlet ?I'll be in Inverness in July.They may be worth a look


PS ...Don't let Hamish see that Tartan tie......(Tee Heee! only joking)

Don't worry, David. It's been noted!!!!!!

Bob, the Argyll was well worth waiting for. It's a cracker!

[binx]

Oh, and note those white hose! tsk, tsk...just jealous of that tweed.

binx

[Bob C]

As I look at the picture, I'm forced to agree that a plain blue or green tie would have looked better. I'll do that next time.

Thanks for the feedback.