Cunningham Kilt goes out

**berserkbishop** · 29th March 08, 02:08 AM

I picked up my the handsewn tank my grandma made for me from the tailors today. All the final adjustments look great and the kilt is wonderful. I decided to wear it out to a friends house for a fellowship night, and I was more than pleased. I am a made-to-measure convert now. Here are some pics!

Very casual

The foot on something shot

And all those beautiful pleats

sorry about my belt buckle being off center, I had been sitting on the floor playing guitar and didnt have much time to readjust.

I cant rave about this kilt enough! It is wonderful to finally own a tank, but it is even better to know that it was made with lots of love. I am very proud of this kilt.

On an aside note, the kilt went over very well with my friends, though there was a lot of good natured ribbing. However, one gal felt the need to blatantly call me stupid for wearing a kilt. I simply told her that there were lots of other such "stupid" men in history so I was in good company. The group fell silent after our exchange, and she started to apologize and say that I interpreted what she said wrong. A few other people spoke up in my defense and made her feel like an idiot. It was no biggie to me, I simply avoided her for the rest of the evening. There will always be haters I guess.

BB

**cessna152towser** · 29th March 08, 04:15 AM

Thats a very well built kilt, and its great to see another Cunningham kilt out there. I like the way you use the black in the tartan to co-ordinate with a black shirt and black hose. I have never tried wearing my Cunningham kilt with black hose but hey I might just wear it to go to church tomorrow.

**SteveB** · 29th March 08, 04:33 AM

BB
This will happen in your peer group. Although most young ladies are heavily attracted to the kilt, there will be some who will be a bit surprised/shocked to be actually up close and personal with a kilted man. You have the good fortune to be both tall and and enviably lean. Part of the reaction is that you dress up the kilt by being obviously quite comfortable in it. Whether you top the Cunningham with the T-shirt or the sweater that is in your avatar, it will look great on you. Now do yourself a big favor and not grow out of the kilt. ( Sorry Nick).
The wrinkles in your cheeks give away the pride and enjoyment that grandmother's work has set on you. Even in the pleat picture the mirror shows the glow of pride. Treasure this as it will help you through any dark times ahead.

**JerseyLawyer** · 29th March 08, 04:53 AM

Your kilt looks great. Glad you're getting to enjoy it. There's nothing quite like a kilt (or any garment) that's made just for you.

**Finn** · 29th March 08, 05:23 AM

Looking good, BB! You carry off the red really well. Casual look is great.

**Panache** · 29th March 08, 08:15 AM

Beautiful kilt and a nice casual outfit. I would scrunch down the hose hen wearing boots though.

Cheers

Jamie

**DTrain** · 29th March 08, 08:51 AM

A great looking kilt! My grandmother was quite a seamstress in her day and I wish I had gotten her to make me a kilt. Alas, now she's 95 and has such poor eyesight that she doesn't sew anymore. You certainly wear it with pride.

One note--with the black hose, black boots, black belt---why not a black sporran? You have posted your skill with leatherwork before, why not whip up a black sporran to top off your outfit?

**michaelbeeman** · 29th March 08, 08:59 AM

Beautiful kilt, BB! Well done on the response to the young lady. And just for the record, Sir, by those criteria, you are in the company now of a good many "stupid" men. Isn't it great!

**Arlen** · 29th March 08, 09:00 AM

I don't think anyone is paying attention to the buckle.

You really do look fantastic. Casual but comfortable and sharp.

I forgot to ask, is your Grannie single?

**Moosedog** · 29th March 08, 09:40 AM

Great-looking kilt, BB! Be sure to congratulate your Grandma on her fine sewibng skills and her care and attention to her grandson...what a treat!

Moosedog