My first try at "day wear"

**carlb** · 6th April 12, 07:21 AM

So, it being National Tartan Day and all, I figured it was a good excuse to don the kilt, right? I recently acquired a brown leather kilt belt and sporran, so I figured it was time to give the "day wear" thing a try. Critiques anyone? (Beside the photography; I'm old enough that taking my own picture with a cell phone isn't second nature to me yet)

I'm on the East coast of Florida, not in a major metropolitan area, and I suspect I'll get more than a few strange looks today, so I wanted to make sure I looked respectable, yet not like I was trying too hard. I think it actually worked.

**McElmurry** · 6th April 12, 07:30 AM

I particularly like the shirt and hose. Some would say the plate belt buckle is a bit over the top for day wear but you are certainly not the only person to wear one in this fashion.

I think you look respectable.

**cable scot** · 6th April 12, 07:38 AM

I like the look,I think the belt is good,the shoes are awesome.It's a well put together outfit.

Regards
Andy

**csb** · 6th April 12, 07:41 AM

You look smart! The kilt pin, is it right put on the left side?

**guardsman** · 6th April 12, 07:48 AM

nice casual wear.Good not to see an Argyle or P.C. I prefer casual and do you it damn fine!

**carlb** · 6th April 12, 08:11 AM

Thanks!

I was toying with leaving the belt off, but it just didn't look right; too much "blank space" or something. I would prefer to have a more casual belt; a round, open-buckle type for example, but this is what I got.

**brewerpaul** · 6th April 12, 08:17 AM

The look is nice, what is the tartan? I agree with the large buckle, I opt for my 1 1/2 brown leather belt with my Leadville Trail 100 buckle. A bit smaller and draws less attention. I alway find ways to do the casual thing because most places I end up are casual though I can spiff up when needed. Great look, enjoy the day.

**carlb** · 6th April 12, 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by brewerpaul

The look is nice, what is the tartan? I agree with the large buckle, I opt for my 1 1/2 brown leather belt with my Leadville Trail 100 buckle. A bit smaller and draws less attention. I alway find ways to do the casual thing because most places I end up are casual though I can spiff up when needed. Great look, enjoy the day.

It's the "German Heritage" tartan from USAKilts (on one of their semi-trad kilts).

**brewerpaul** · 6th April 12, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by carlb

It's the "German Heritage" tartan from USAKilts (on one of their semi-trad kilts).

Thought it looked familiar. My tank is the same in 16oz wool made by Bonnie Greene. I really like the tartan. One day ill get a USA semitrad in the same.