Kilts in Costumes

**Makeitstop** · 13th October 07, 11:12 PM

So I have a Halloween party coming up in a few weeks, and I want to incorporate a kilt into my costume. I did the braveheart thing last year, so even though I love warpaint, I'd rather not do anything like that this year.

I have a solid black sportkilt, and stillwater thrifty in blackwatch. I'm trying to think of something that isn't just "a Scottish guy" or "that Scottish guy in that movie" but where the kilt still fits. In other words, as much as I like the idea of the kilted ninja (especially since it would give me an excuse to wear my beloved ninja climbing claws) I'd rather not spend the whole night explaining why I'm in a kilt and what that has to do with ninjas. A roman centurion on the other hand would work well with a kilt, I'm just too lazy/cheap to make/buy anything that would pass for roman armor.

So, do you guys have any ideas? And for that matter, are any of you gonna be wearing a costume which includes a kilt?

Note: This thread is about costume ideas which use a kilt, not whether or not the kilt should be worn as a costume or part of a costume. That topic is available here: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=31175

**Casper** · 14th October 07, 12:07 AM

*puts on flame retardant suit*

I debated going as a Scottish pimp. Kilt, fedora, flashy shirt, and a pair of blow-up sheep.

**Coemgen** · 14th October 07, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by Casper

*puts on flame retardant suit*

I debated going as a Scottish pimp. Kilt, fedora, flashy shirt, and a pair of blow-up sheep.

I'm going as a medieval knight, and I'll wear my MacLaren SWK Standard with it. Absolutely non-historical, but it looks good

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**Makeitstop** · 15th October 07, 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by Casper

*puts on flame retardant suit*

I debated going as a Scottish pimp. Kilt, fedora, flashy shirt, and a pair of blow-up sheep.

Where exactly do you get inflatable sheep?

On second thought, I don't wanna know...

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

I plan to call it a costume as an excuse to carry my swords.

I've never felt it was necessary to have an excuse. A solid understanding of local laws perhaps, but never an excuse.

Originally Posted by Tattoobradley

I don't see any way you can do the "kilted ninja" thing WITHOUT explaining what the heck one has to do with the other.

That was sort of my point. I don't want to go as some variation on a Scotsman, and I want to wear a kilt, and I don't want to have to explain my costume to everyone. Hence the examples of the ninja and the roman. One works, one doesn't

Anyway, I think I've figured out my costume. I will be going as link:

Well, technically I'll be going as dark link, but I couldn't find a good picture of him and most people won't know the difference anyway.

I figure a black shirt and a black kilt with a properly placed belt makes a decent black tunic, I have a black pillow case which can be made into the cap, and, I have the authentic shield which I really need to show off more. I am also gathering cheap props such as a bow, whistle, and the classic blue bombs. The (plastic and therefore legal) sword, boomerang and ears however are turning out to be a bit more difficult.

I may even go so far as to get a power bracelet, bottled fairy, blue potion (aka gatorade) a sack of rupees and anything else I can come up with for under $20. Being a bit of a perfectionist with a thing for little details, and a huge zelda fan, and a busy student on tight budget is gonna make for an interesting halloween.

**Arizona Scot** · 14th October 07, 01:15 AM

Love the idea of Scottish pimp, couldn't stop laughing. This year i am doing the braveheart thing, with blue paint,claymore and kilt. You could always try going as a bagpiper, the kilt would fit in there quite nicely.