The New Traditionalists (Traditional kilts, Modern looks)

**Geoff Withnell** · 19th January 12, 07:34 PM

In the same vein.

Barb Tewksbury box pleat Leatherneck. I'm inside a green house and it's 85F. Outside it's 20F with 2 feet of snow - I'm comfortable both places.

Same kilt, just knocking around the neighborhood.

**xman** · 9th March 12, 07:22 PM

This is pretty much my daily wear.

**English Bloke** · 12th March 12, 12:53 AM

I too can turn to tradtional when the occasion warrants...

But this is how I generally Kilt.

**Thorina** · 12th March 12, 02:01 AM

What a super cool thread!

Been going on a while. Nice to see all the pics.

**rondo** · 19th January 12, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

So I thought I would share my attempt at a modern kilt look that I would feel happy wearing to a reasonably nice restaurant or event and hope others will do the same.

This is the look I'm shooting for...traditional kilt worn in a more modern fashion.
Rondo

**RAF** · 19th January 12, 07:59 PM

Here's what I think...

**opositive** · 19th January 12, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by RAF

Here's what I think...

BAM! that is it! traditional, modern, classy... and american

**Spartan Tartan** · 19th January 12, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by RAF

Here's what I think...

Great look! I really like that.

**kilted bear** · 20th January 12, 05:30 AM

Originally Posted by RAF

Here's what I think...

Great look... I also have a very non-traditional/modern take on kilt wearing. I really like a traditional kilt with blazer, sweater look. I reallywant to travel to scotland a get a GREAT kilt... but hubby has put a cabash on that due to multi-thousand dollar that quote that I got from the maker!!!

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 20th January 12, 05:56 AM

Originally Posted by RAF

Here's what I think...

99% of the time when I see a normal sportcoat or suit jacket worn with a kilt, it looks horrible.... You can just tell he garment was not meant to be worn with the kilt and it makes the outfit look sloppy. So I would not normally recommend it.

Then there is the 1% that proves that it is possible for a standard sportcoat to work with the kilt on occasion. And this outfit is in that 1%.

I'm not sure what makes this look alright to me, but I honestly think it might be the striped scarf!