Soon to get my first ever Kilt, suggestions on how to mix up the looks?

[albagubrath89]

Yet more excellent advice. Nice to find a fellow clansman Bren, Virtutis Gloria Merces! I'm finding all of your advice helpful!

In response to your question Stan, just from the look, I personally think the chrome and antique Celtic buttons look more "razzle dazzle" and would look better on a night out of dinner and dancing (at a céilidh or other wise). To me though as a Scot I think the Horn button looks brings a traditional feel to the look, I personally think making it suitable for formal events such as weddings or funerals not just day events.


That being said, I'm in my twenties and my generation (age 20s) of Kilt wearers are very much part of the "Kilt Hire" culture and the "matchy matchy" look is certainly "in", however with my Kilt I aim to Stand out as a Highlander, Which Is one of the Reasons I'm sorting my day look out first. When the time comes for the formal jacket choice I'm planning on the Sherriffmuir, over the more commonly worn Prince Charlie and Argyll jackets.

[Spartan Tartan]

Most importantly, kilt decisions are not life threatening so don't take it too seriously. If you decide something is a mistake, then fix it and move on. Be comfortable and enjoy life.

Could be the best advice ever.



I look forward to your participation. It will be interesting to see the point of view of a 20-something from Scotland as insight to what the younger generation sees/views as appropriate.

[Stan]

Thanks for you opinion, and as a gent several times your age, while the "eclectic" look seems to be what a lot of people like, I like "matchy-matchy" too.

Stan L.

[frank_a]

Thanks for you opinion, and as a gent several times your age, while the "eclectic" look seems to be what a lot of people like, I like "matchy-matchy" too. Stan L.

I'm guilty of both! Frank

[knotty]

Dont be afraid of color. Every color in your kilt has a opposite & 2 complimentary color (plus all the tints & shades).
Get the best you can afford.
The little things can make a good difference. A bright tie or a pocket square can make a look.

[pinkpickle]

I agree, lots of hose and flashes to change the look....at a thrift store in town I purchased a Harris Tweed Jacket in mint condition for $7.50 had a tailor alter to become a tweed jacket (that cost me $80) and I came out way ahead of buying one new....

[cessna152towser]

from the Scottish Borders.

[Hawk]

Welcome to the XMTS Community.....may I suggest you post and intro in the Newbie Section of the Forum.....

Hawk

[OC Richard]

Welcome to the forum!! Always wonderful to have Scots on board!

I'm just an American but as I piper I've been regularly kilted for nearly 40 years now. I need to look smart for piping gigs, but I don't like carrying around and putting on unnecessary things, so my kit has been pared down to the basics. I like simplicity. I want things to be high quality but I'm not rich so most of my kit is ex-hire got inexpensively on Ebay. I also love vintage things and I tend to wear that 100 year old sporran for most any occasion

This is a good representation of my day-to-day piping attire. The jacket is ex-hire from Ebay (and is actually quite loose around the middle, odd how it looks tight in the photo). Blue looks good with the Isle of Skye tartan in part because there's no blue in the tartan.



Sometimes I'll do tweed. I really like this vintage jacket I got cheaply on Ebay



For a while I had a charcoal tweed, but I ended up selling it. Claret hose look nice with IOS (no claret in the tartan).



this is my most informal look, country check shirt and tweed and shooting socks



and my most formal, an ex-hire Prince Charlie from Ebay. A switch of kilts because I spent a load of money on those tartan hose and I like to wear them!

[mattie]

Welcome to XMTS happy to have you here. Mattie