First outing in a kilt

[tripleblessed]

Ya done good! Congratulations, thanks for all that time in, and good fortune on permission to wear to work. After my first venture, I
told myself I would never need another pair of pants as long as I live. Turns out they're still useful here and there, just as little as possible.

Looks like you'll be needing more accessories. Take a deep breath and put all the stuff you were taught about how to match clothes
in the pocket of a pair of your pants. You'll not only not need it for kilting, it will inhibit your enjoyment of same. Takes more getting
used to than actually wearing the kilt, I think. Shirt and hose can tone together without matching, and the kilt offers a variety of minor
colors to complement or emphasize, as well. Throw garter ties into the mix and you have a very wide palette to work (play?) with.
I tend to choose based on the shirt I've decided to wear and go from there.

From the expression on your fan club, it looks like you're gonna have fun and a lot of support.

[Richrail]

You first outing looks so much better than mine was. I've learned a lot here and have developed my own style as you will also. Have fun and enjoy, but beware the kilt addiction. In the meantime check out this thread http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...xamples-85511/

[Kiltem in NM]

20 years is a long time to be a U S Army Grunt! Thank you for your many years of sacrifice!

[jumary]

Congratulations on the 20 years of Service. As one of many, my thanks / appreciation for what you've done for all. Also, for what you may have had to endure.

My brother retired from USAF Reserve last year, 38 years in total. And, as your "About Me", enjoyed most of it. F111 crew, to Crew Chief on a KC-10, then oversaw all the maintenance crews on base. At my first kilted outing, he was the first to support me. Air Force had kilted pipers at many events. To him, it was normal. The upcoming weekend will be my outing (hmmm, doesn't sound right) with the masses. And, I agree....."Why, didn't I do this sooner?"

Hey I was also a crew chief on the KC-10! Where was your brother stationed? I was at Seymour Johnson AFB in North Carolina from 1986 - 1992.

[Octobrachium]

While the socks are...well...socks and not hose, these compliment the outfit quite well in my opinion and the length is pretty good.

I like them, though. They complement the entire outfit and give the casual look a nice optical "finisher" when looking up and down along the entire look. You could try to fold down the top down to one red stripe and see how that looks, maybe? Could be an interesting emulation of the top of actual hose. Congrats & enjoy the kilt!

[Baeau]

Hey I was also a crew chief on the KC-10! Where was your brother stationed? I was at Seymour Johnson AFB in North Carolina from 1986 - 1992.

Not a thread hijack, just a reply. He was with the 452nd Air Mobility Wing / Air Refueling Wing (?) out of March AFB. Did regular USAF at McClellan AFB, with the F111's. A short time after he got out, went reserve. Went everywhere, on multiple rotations. Join the Air Force, see the world....Bosnia, Gulf 1 (went for his reserve weekend, didn't come home for over a year) & 2, ferrying planes back after, No fly zone support, DEA assistance, Insurlick for a year, et cetera. And, his F111 was part of the flock that left RAF Lakenheath for the Libya incident. I've joked that he had so many service ribbons, they were continued on his back. Then I found out, if you make a second trip somewhere, you just got the pleasure of being there. Oh, & a Purple Heart. In Alaska, during the coldest part of the year (how can one tell?), one of the crew caught his finger (removed the tip of) in the van door, on the tarmac, while on active status. That one, he never mentions. With a tanker, I'm sure you went through similar. PM for more twaddle......I, now, return this thread to it's original subject.

I wish my daughter was thrilled about me in a kilt.

[macmanjim]

Not a thread hijack, just a reply. He was with the 452nd Air Mobility Wing out of March AFB. Did regular USAF at McClellan AFB, with the F111's. A short time after he got out, went reserve. Went everywhere, on multiple rotations. Join the Air Force, see the world....Bosnia, Gulf 1 (went for his reserve weekend, didn't come home for over a year) & 2, ferrying planes back after, No fly zone support, DEA assistance, Insurlick for a year, et cetera. And, his F111 was part of the flock that left RAF Lakenheath for the Libya incident. I've joked that he had so many service ribbons, they were continued on his back. Then I found out, if you make a second trip somewhere, you just got the pleasure of being there. Oh, & a Purple Heart. In Alaska, during the coldest part of the year (how can one tell?), one of the crew caught his finger (removed the tip of) in the van door, on the tarmac, while on active status. That one, he never mentions. With a tanker, I'm sure you went through similar. PM for more twaddle......I, now, return this thread to it's original subject.

I wish my daughter was thrilled about me in a kilt.

Don't worry about your daughter. She'll get over it.

[The TALL TN Scot]

Not a thread hijack, just a reply. He was with the 452nd Air Mobility Wing / Air Refueling Wing (?) out of March AFB. Did regular USAF at McClellan AFB, with the F111's. A short time after he got out, went reserve. Went everywhere, on multiple rotations. Join the Air Force, see the world....Bosnia, Gulf 1 (went for his reserve weekend, didn't come home for over a year) & 2, ferrying planes back after, No fly zone support, DEA assistance, Insurlick for a year, et cetera. And, his F111 was part of the flock that left RAF Lakenheath for the Libya incident. I've joked that he had so many service ribbons, they were continued on his back. Then I found out, if you make a second trip somewhere, you just got the pleasure of being there. Oh, & a Purple Heart. In Alaska, during the coldest part of the year (how can one tell?), one of the crew caught his finger (removed the tip of) in the van door, on the tarmac, while on active status. That one, he never mentions. With a tanker, I'm sure you went through similar. PM for more twaddle......I, now, return this thread to it's original subject.

I wish my daughter was thrilled about me in a kilt.

Please do not apologize, I love to hear stories of other military members, even if by proxy. I thank your brother for his service and it looks as though his career was quite eventful! As for your daughter, I'll bet that she loves you in a kilt, but just hides it for whatever reason. For what it's worth, I am thrilled for you in a kilt!

[Baeau]

Please do not apologize, I love to hear stories of other military members, even if by proxy. I thank your brother for his service and it looks as though his career was quite eventful! As for your daughter, I'll bet that she loves you in a kilt, but just hides it for whatever reason. For what it's worth, I am thrilled for you in a kilt!

"Naaah", eldest daughter wanted me to pass that on to you. Our youngest just looks at me, wrinkles her nose & says, "Uhhhm, ya". Followed by her vanishing. "She Who Must Be Obeyed" likes the look. Me, I was interested since I was a about 10.

[The TALL TN Scot]

Agreed, the one whos opinion matters most (after the one wearing the kilt) is that of the boss... I mean wife... nah, I was right the first time. My wife loves the look and even made some sexually inappropriate comments (giggity) that really boosted my ego!