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

[beloitpiper]

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











Ok, so those last two were mine. But I posted these photos to illustrate a point: don't over do it. Look at these photos. They keep it simple without too many accessories and what not...and they look great. I'm not singling anybody out, I'm just saying that I've been seeing a lot of photos that look, well, tacky.

I think we get carried away with looking "Scottish", but the kilt illustrates that perfectly. Beyond that it's mostly fluff, frankly. I mean, I understand wearing clan stuff to represent yourself, and other important pieces, but I think a lot of us (and I'm guilty of this too) get too excited and push it a bit too far. So, in an effort to help us all out, I just wanted to say this: step back and really look at yourself. Do you look classy, or do you look like a tourism ad? All I ask is that you wear the kilt looking good, not gaudy.

[pdcorlis]

Great photos worth taping to the mirror - as always less is more! I am struck by just how "at home" a kilt looks in the wide open spaces of the natural world.

[TheKiltedWonder]

Great photos worth taping to the mirror - as always less is more! I am struck by just how "at home" a kilt looks in the wide open spaces of the natural world.

Agreed! I'm so ready to go hiking now!

Also, I wouldn't ind owning the jacket in the first picture.

[Rex_Tremende]

Great photos worth taping to the mirror - as always less is more! I am struck by just how "at home" a kilt looks in the wide open spaces of the natural world.

Gosh, Phil... One need look no further than your own avatar for that. I've always admired your style.

Regards,
Rex.

[pipesndrumsnun]

Nice photos!

[Kiltman]

Great photos worth taping to the mirror - as always less is more! I am struck by just how "at home" a kilt looks in the wide open spaces of the natural world.

Me too. Why would anyone wear something else?

[slohairt]

They are nice pictures, Greg. Though as a dutiful X-marker I must point out that the model in the first picture has black shoes with a brown sporran and a belt with a waistcoat!

The second picture looks good, but I have to say it: The scrunched heavy hose look always makes me think of 80s Flashdance legwarmers! I know some of our friends enjoy the look. To each his own.

The last three look great with no problems that I can see. I've been guilty of "Balmoralism" on occasion, but I'm finding that I prefer a more understated look now. (tweed jackets, etc.)

[beloitpiper]

They are nice pictures, Greg. Though as a dutiful X-marker I must point out that the model in the first picture has black shoes with a brown sporran and a belt with a waistcoat!

Yeah, his kilt is too low too, but he still looks pretty nice, you gotta admit.

[Galician]

Just how were the last two yours?

[slohairt]

Yeah, I thought it was, too. I just wasn't sure if it was the way he was standing or whatever.