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29th March 08, 02:08 AM
#1
Cunningham Kilt goes out
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
Last edited by berserkbishop; 29th March 08 at 02:11 AM.
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29th March 08, 04:15 AM
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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.
Regional Director for Scotland for Clan Cunningham International, and a Scottish Armiger.
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29th March 08, 04:33 AM
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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.
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29th March 08, 04:53 AM
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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.
"To the make of a piper go seven years of his own learning, and seven generations before. At the end of his seven years one born to it will stand at the start of knowledge, and leaning a fond ear to the drone he may have parley with old folks of old affairs." - Neil Munro
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29th March 08, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by cessna152towser
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.
Thanks, I dont really care for white or cream hose much, and I dont have red so I didnt have much choice but black. I am glad that I have inspired you to carry off that look though, and add another Cunningham kilt to the group!
Originally Posted by Arlen
I forgot to ask, is your Grannie single?
Nope, shes happily married
Last edited by berserkbishop; 29th March 08 at 10:54 AM.
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29th March 08, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by berserkbishop
Nope, shes happily married
Darn!
I guess I'll just have to give my Mother-in-law my copy of Barb's book and then fix everything she ever needs fixed.
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29th March 08, 05:23 AM
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Looking good, BB! You carry off the red really well. Casual look is great.
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29th March 08, 08:15 AM
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Beautiful kilt and a nice casual outfit. I would scrunch down the hose hen wearing boots though.
Cheers
Jamie
-See it there, a white plume
Over the battle - A diamond in the ash
Of the ultimate combustion-My panache
Edmond Rostand
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29th March 08, 08:51 AM
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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?
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29th March 08, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Panache
Beautiful kilt and a nice casual outfit. I would scrunch down the hose hen wearing boots though.
Cheers
Jamie
I considered it but it was pretty chilly out last night and I wanted to carry the sgian that I made. I received the antler from the couple who was hosting the evening and I wanted them to see that it wasn't wasted.
Originally Posted by DTrain
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?
Because I am a lazy louse. Thank you though, your words have inspired me to go out and get some material to make a new sporran. Next stop Springfield Leather!
And to the rest of you, thanks for all the replies. Ron, thanks for the view of the accessories. I am going to have to order some red traditional garter ties and red lewis hose now.
This kilt is awesome. I was surprised that after a whole night of sitting and playing music and chatting that I was still VERY comfortable. I dont think I would want to do that in my stillwaters. Made-to-measure kilts are the only way for me now. . . . geez look what happens when you get spoiled!
Thanks again Grandma!
BB
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