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    what about this PC

    While searching through some pictures of Highland dress I came across this PC. I rather like it but what do the rest of you think?
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    It's hard for me to say whether I'd like it or not without seeing it as part of an ensemble. It could look dashing or could look ridiculous. It seems well made from the photo, with attention paid to detail on lining up the pattern.

    It does seem like an odd duck, though. Tartan jackets have a solid place in Highland wear, but usually not for the PC. I have seen some nice tartan doublets, but they seem to offer a completely different look than a PC, especially with accessories that suit a doublet. A PC is usually more of a streamlined look, and the tartan throws it off.

    Were it me, I'd prefer a tartan waistcoat with a plain PC, rather than a tartan PC. But then again, I'm not likely to ever be interested in a PC, so it's purely academic.

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    If it was worn with a kilt of the same tartan, well, there would be an awful lot of tartan.

    If it were worn with a kilt of a different tartan, it would be just awful.

    But -

    If it were worn with a single colour kilt (I am thinking black) then it could look very striking.

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    Perhaps I am just a "less is more" kind of guy. It just comes across too busy for my personal style.

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    Yes, I believe Chas has it pretty well defined. A black kilt should work well. Possibly a maroon or very dark red would also work, especially during the holiday season.

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    Not My Cup of Tea

    If you like it, then that's all the matters. As for me, though, it's not my cup of tea. I prefer solid colors.

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    I can't 'see' it with a kilt - it just doesn't seem right - I can visualise it with trousers though.

    However - lining up the tartan would be a bit of a nightmare.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pleater View Post
    I can't 'see' it with a kilt - it just doesn't seem right - I can visualise it with trousers though.

    However - lining up the tartan would be a bit of a nightmare.

    Anne the Pleater :ootd:
    Black on black "shadow tartan" trews perhaps Anne? It would be a reverse of the normal formal trews look but I think it might just work. Fashion forward and daring, but it just might work.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sailortats View Post
    While searching through some pictures of Highland dress I came across this PC. I rather like it but what do the rest of you think?
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    I am thinking that with a matching kilt, and white tie and white vest, it would be outstanding at a white tie function.

    Red vest and black tie with matching kilt would also work.

    All this is dependent upon the wearers personality and willingness to stand out from the crowd...

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    Quote Originally Posted by sailortats View Post
    While searching through some pictures of Highland dress I came across this PC. I rather like it but what do the rest of you think?
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    Very "striking"!

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