Too Traditional?

[OC Richard]

because I'm not Chinese, I should be doing a modern version of this dance.

If applied directly to kiltwearing, the analogy would be, I suppose, that anyone who is not a Scottish Highlander should not wear traditional Highland Dress.

What, then, Utility Kilts for all non-Highlanders? I don't agree with the premise at all.

As usual many interesting and thoughtful posts, in this thread. Thanks!

[Droid]

To add my two cents... I don't wear vests, pullover sweaters (unless they have hoods), or collared shits unless I'm dressing up for something specific like a wedding. I understand that in some areas, for some groups of people, for some occasions, tweed is the traditional and common thing to wear with a kilt. I don't own a tweed jacket and don't plan on buying one anytime soon.

Like Four, I am generally under dressed. Comfort is my #1 concern. I've worn my PV kilt out and about with flip-flops. I usually where a T-shirt, kilt, hose, flashes, and chucks (All-Star tennis shoes) to the bar. In Southern California, that's what people wear, I just added a kilt to my repertoire.

If I were to ever go to a traditional dinner party or if ever asked to participate in a parade or official event, I'd need to buy some more 'traditional' accessories like a waistcoat or tweed jacket.

I agree with the majority of the replies here when they say it's more an issue of being over dressed for an occasion than being too traditional. And, if you feel funny or feel like you are putting on a costume, then that is going overboard. Like I've read many times on this forum, kilts are clothing, wear one with pride and comfort.

I know I don't wear my kilt traditionally, and, I fear being judged on my trip to Scotland. But, I hope they take pity on me.

[Jock Scot]

CMcG.

Do I get it right every time? No!

[CMcG]

CMcG.

Do I get it right every time? No!

That is actually quite reassuring

[creagdhubh]

Hahaha! What a great thread gents, thank you to all who have contributed!

Slainte,

[creagdhubh]

Ryan,

I think you look very smart!

To me, I see both the traditional and contemporary elements at work here. I find the contemporary aspect only in your choice of shirt and neck tie colour. It seems to me that the use of black collared shirts with various solid coloured neck ties, is a fairly 'modern' invention and tends to look very trendy (which is not necessarily a bad thing).

I think your attire overall would look more 'traditional' if you wore a white collared shirt with the same neck tie, or perhaps another neck tie altogether - the choice, however, is ultimately up to you and I think you look great!

P.S. - Do you own a pair of claret or red hose (I am looking at your tartan for reference)? That may give your overall look even more of a 'punch!'

Well done,

[Jock Scot]

Very smart Ryan , although I think for me, a white shirt would be better.

[Father Bill]

I don't know, Jock . . . I wear a lot of black shirts, although admittedly, with white collars.

[Ryan Ross]

I don't know, Jock . . . I wear a lot of black shirts, although admittedly, with white collars.

Ziiiiiing!!!

Well said, Father. And on that note, before I forget, do you see the stingray skin sporran I'm wearing? I've always thought that stingray would look SMASHING on a priest.

The Roman collar, the white spot on the hide... magic.

[Father Bill]

Ziiiiiing!!!

Well said, Father. And on that note, before I forget, do you see the stingray skin sporran I'm wearing? I've always thought that stingray would look SMASHING on a priest.

The Roman collar, the white spot on the hide... magic.

100% my friend!