Dressed up a bit for my first outing

[Macman]

Great pictures, great look, and congratulations on your first kilted outing. It sounds like you made a fine representative for your society.

[Dirk Skene]

Your experience with the Kenyan student does not surprise me. I have had little contact with "true" Africans but all have been polite and well educated on world culture. None would criticize someone for a kilt.

[Retro Red]

Hey, Ialtog, nice to see you... literally!

You look sharp, especially for a first kilt outing.

Sorry you couldn't make it to Tucson Saturday for the Celtic Festival, but at least I should recognize you, now, at a future festival in the Valley or up at Flag.

As for those "panting" to know the origin of trousers - the "short" answer is they gained popularity in Europe starting in the 16th century & since Western culture has been the dominant culture in the world for the last couple of centuries or so, they've gotten a "leg up" on unbifurcated apparel.

For Ialtog & those who prefer more in-depth answers, I present this Wikipedia link to the history of trousers -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trousers
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[Kilted_John]

laltog,

You're looking really sharp. That kilt would probably also go well with bottle green or black kilt hose for a more subdued look.

-J

[Alan H]

You and your kilt look great...and that sort of conversation in priceless, eh?

[efer]

Nice first kilt! You look great

I would agree some dark hose adds a slightly different look.

Glad to hear your first kilted day went well overall! Here's to you! (lifting & drinking a glass of port )

[cessna152towser]

Smart kilt, and sounds like a highly successful first outing.
For a less formal look, I think this kilt would go well with dark green hose.