Can this look be pulled off?

[Leoghan]

i say as long as u feel comfortable than yes it can be pulled off, i my self might loose the vest unless it a more formal place you are going.

[Father Bill]

Just because something can be done or has been done doesn't mean that it should be done or that it's sensible. My father's family are Jews. That doesn't mean that I'm likely to wear a hassidic fur hat with a kilt. They don't mix well.

For those who plead climate, there is indeed headgear that is more adaptable to kilted dress. Similarly, I understand the use of western style boots for the purpose of traditional western activities. That doesn't mean that they normally or sensibly go with a kilt. There have been highland horsemen who managed to wear something other than western-style boots.

Can you do it? Of course! Go for it. Should you do it? That's entirely up to you. Would I do it or recommend it? Not a *****--bleep--**** chance.

[tundramanq]

The Spirit of Scotland is a dark muted tartan. It can go with just about any combination. Here, I prefer the wide brim Tilley hats - almost cowboy, covers the bald spot, keeps the sun out of my eyes and I can leave it on in my truck where the headrest is a cowboy hat remover. If your CW wardrobe includes bright plaid western shirts, you best use a mirror. Two non matching bright plaids can be a real optical train wreak. I know!

[Geniepants]

Well, I don't generally wear cowboy hats, it's just not my style. However, I don't see anything wrong with what you have one there.

[MNlad]

Can it be pulled off? Certainly. Like any other fashion, cowboy hats change in style from year to year. Twenty-five years ago you saw smaller brims and lower crowns on many Stetsons. I have one called the Gun Club and another Boarder Patrol-style hat I have worn while kilted and thought they went pretty well together. Same with an Outback/Indiana Jones-style hat I've worn kilted and unkilted for years. I think it's the stiff sweeping wide brim where you lose me. It seems to be competing with, rather than complementing your kilt and vest.

My suggestion (for what little it's worth) is to wear your kilt to your local Western wear shop and try on several styles and see what works for you. Finally, just remember, you only have to please yourself.

[bluebonnet]

The value of a cowboy hat...

The brim of the hat has to be wide enough to keep the sun off your head, shoulders and out of your eyes, the slope of the brim to allow the rain to run off, it should be deep enough to hold enough water to water your horse or let you drink.

When I am out on the range rounding up cattle, bison or horses I wear a hat and boots and my oilskin. My take is, if you aren't going stepping out with your lady/gent to the town dance, driving a harvester or combine, riding a range, branding, gelding, calving, cutting, showing or competing in a rodeo, there's no need for you to be wearing a cowboy anything.

There's a time and place for unique attire when it serves a function. I would never wear my dance gillies out and about on the street nor would I wear my button blanket around a campfire. Time and place for everything.

ETA, found a good "how to" for wearing, owing and keeping a hat... http://www.canadiancowboy.com/hats.

[Hopper250]

In response to the question. Yes, because I'm looking at it.

[HarveyH]

I vote for no.

Maybe without the waistcoat.

There used to be school-girl uniform style in the UK, I believe called the Pinafore Dress. At first glance (before I realised that the waistcoat and kilt were separate), that is what i thought you were wearing. Not a good look for a grown man with a beard.

On the other hand, remove the waistcoat, shirt (with or without tie) and cowboy hat - that would work.

I'm in the UK were a stetson or equivalent would look out of place but I am often found wearing a hat. I disagree with Chas about the waistcoat as this pic makes clear! But that is my style and I am happy with it.
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[CDNSushi]

Just look in the mirror and like what you see. Life is too short to care what other people think.

I don't think you look like a bum or bizarre. I wouldn't be ashamed to be seen with you. Rock your look. It's respectable and well put together. There's nothing wrong with it.

This is good advice. Wear your kilt however you please, as long as the pleats are in the back. I also wouldn't be embarrassed to be seen with you if you wore the outfit in your picture. Everyone should be proud to have their own, personal style, and if you've found yours, then that's awesome!

[NorseCelt]

I think it might look better with a lighter colored waistcoat. There's a whole lot of dark going on in that look.

Other than that if you like the look, go ahead and wear it.