Ok, so they're not MY photos, but...

[auld argonian]

It may just be me but whenever I see these posed model shots I always think that the shoulders of the jackets look too broad for the person wearing them. There's just some kind of problem with the proportions...I have that problem when trying on jackets; sometimes they fit in every other way but the shoulders look too broad. I refer to it as the "Clark Kent Look" after those old Superman TV shows from the Fifties where George Reeves wardrobe as Clark Kent had these almost geometrically shaped suit coats.

Is it just me or does anybody else see this?

Best

AA

[Barb T]

Beloitpiper

The first three might be pro photos, but only the photos of _you_ show a kilt worn at the correct length!

Barb

[ChattanCat]

I have to agree with McMurdo.
The swing, the swosh, and the swoon... priceless

[Larry124]

A shepherd…of cattle…?

Class Warfare!

But there’s no need.
No need for condescending snobbery.
Or for dismissive or defensive raggedness (for lack of a better word).

And maybe even beware a tyranny of middle style.

I think that just as with other kinds of men’s apparel, kilts can be dressed up or down.
And can be over or under dressed.
To me that is as historical and traditional an attribute as anything else about kilt wearing.

We are BOTH a “Company of Gentlemen” and a “Rabble” are we not?

[McMurdo]

A shepherd…of cattle…?

Class Warfare!

But there’s no need.
No need for condescending snobbery.
Or for dismissive or defensive raggedness (for lack of a better word).

And maybe even beware a tyranny of middle style.

I think that just as with other kinds of men’s apparel, kilts can be dressed up or down.
And can be over or under dressed.
To me that is as historical and traditional a attribute as anything else about kilt wearing.

We are BOTH a “Company of Gentlemen” and a “Rabble” are we not?

Condescending snobbery? Sir I was talking about my reasons for wearing the kilt, and my reasons for shopping where I choose too please do not confuse my motives for wanting quality goods for myself snobbery. Look at this way a Yugo and lets say an Austin Martin are both automobiles, that being said they can only be put in the same class under the most general of terms, however if I had druthers I would drive the Austin Martin.

I do not look down upon anyone wearing a kilt whether it is an Acrylic Machine sewn in India kilt or a Hand Sewn in Scotland 8 yard 16oz kilt. It is my decision which I will put out my hard earned dollar for, and for my money quality speaks volumes. When I was given my first kilt it was given to me by my Father, it had been his and was sewn up in 1950 the only reason this kilt still exists at all is because it was and is a quality kilt in the first place.

Another example when I acquired my Isle of Skye 8 yard Hand Sewn kilt I got a Kilt Passport with it telling me who wove the fabric who sewed the kilt up and so on, in it it states that this garment is an heirloom and if looked after correctly it will be suitable to be passed down to at least two generations, now I highly doubt that a cheaply made kilt will last even one generation.

When someone posts pictures of their new kilt regardless of where it came from I will say congratulations on the new kilt, but do not presume to tell me where I must purchase mine, and do not presume to call me a condescending snob for wanting a quality garment hanging in my closet.

[Larry124]

I apologize.
My remarks were not intended to be read as directed at any individual or post.

[Amoskeag]

...these photos from Manley Richardson look really sharp:

Well now I like this one. Seems to me I've seen this tartan before. As a matter of fact when I wear mine we are indistinguishable. Apart from the grey hair, scraggly grey beard, 44" waistline and the 25 years or so we could be twins!

While I personally prescribe to the less is more approach to fashion I also realize that it a personal thing. I cannot feel comfortable being over critical of a fellow human being, I've been whacked a few times with the Golden Rule(er). I am an historical musician and I spend a lot of my time in historical clothing. Left to my self I fall into the category of "Thread Counter" or worse. I want my kit to be as authentic as I can possibly make it; correct underwear, stockings, straight razor, hair pomade, etc. I do this because people pay me to do this and I owe it to those who hire me to represent a correct image (alright, hopefully no one sees the underwear, but I hope you get my drift) I've been doing this for twenty years and have seen all manner of weirdness. I don't look at my clothing as costumes; I get dressed for whatever specific image or impression I am trying to achieve and then go about my business as if my attire is normal. The trick is to simply fit in as if you belong. Most of us in our daily lives wear clothes appropriate for the occasion, we don't stick out too much. Sometimes we do and thats OK as well. I certainly don't get paid to wear a kilt (most times) but I try to wear it like my usual attire.

We played a Victorian Ball on New Years Eve and we all manner of interpretations of 19thC attire; I was disappointed that there was no Highland dress as it would have been appropriate (sort of). We had "Lil Bo Peep"(I have never seen a bonnet that big, it looked like Yosemite Sam's hat!), "Count Dracula", "Scarlet O'Hara". The point is that they were all there and having a good time. They were trying. I got to give them points for that. While this is not directly kilt related I think the basic premise applies. That is not to say that there is no place for the "Kilt Snob". There are many folks here who dress to the nines and serve as a power of example to the rest of us farmers of how to do it right. The kilt is obviously a multi purpose garment, maybe a hundred years from now a tux jacket with jeans will be appropriate, Dear God I hope not!

I enjoyed the hundreds of pages of Do's and Don'ts and had a few chuckles. I was pleased to see that the bulk of the entries were true weirdness. One of the most coordinated and best looking outfits I have ever seen was the pink kilt guy. I hate that color but he had it going on!

Anyway I didn't mean to ramble, you folks have that effect on me, Heck I wore a SWK McLaren Thrifty to the gym yesterday! Next it'll be BVD's under my britches! See what you have done!
Bob

[Rex_Tremende]

The kilt is obviously a multi purpose garment, maybe a hundred years from now a tux jacket with jeans will be appropriate...

Borrow that Yosemite Sam hat, slip on a pair of boots, and you've got the perfect ensemble for the Country Music Awards. Shake hands with a hundred years from now; it's here.

Regards,
Rex.

[Kilt TN]

What do you mean tux jacket with jeans not appropriate? You haven't been to Nashville then.

[GMan]

I really enjoyed the second photo. It just reminds me of how natural Kilt wearing really is, so I do agree with Phil.