Classic kilt style - as seen at large this summer in Scotland

[Troglodyte]

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How about this trio..?

As seen cutting their respective dashes at a Highland games in Scotland this summer. And there were plenty of other such kilties at large, making these the norm and no exception.

A pleasing lot to admire, and much to envy, with three styles of classic kilt-hose and vintage-style sporrans to compliment a healthy mix of tweeds.

They look as if they have just stepped off the pages of Classic Highland Dress - an illustrated guide of how to wear it. I'm not sure if such a book exists, but it looks as if it might be a good one to have in the library under 'Popular Favourites'.

So what do we think, lads..?

Good style? Done well? What would you add, subract or change altogether..?

[spr0k3t]

an impressive display of Hose, Tweed, & Tartan. I've never been a fan of the full-face sporran, but that one is perfect with the rest of the kit.

[Pleater]

Probably the first time I have been studying the hosen and jacket/waistcoat combinations before the kilts - ever.

Anne the Pleater

[figheadair]

Another example.

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[Troglodyte]

Another example.

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Which is even better on all counts..!

[Jock Scot]

I am afraid I must differ, to my rather conservative mind, the patterned hose and fancy day sporrans are overdoing things a tad. Fine for some day events, but for me they are rather unnecessary, particularly for general day attire, these days.

[Father Bill]

I am afraid I must differ, to my rather conservative mind, the patterned hose and fancy day sporrans are overdoing things a tad. Fine for some day events, but for me they are rather unnecessary, particularly for general day attire, these days.

I wondered when you would chime in with that. I also wondered what day event would require that level of decor.

[Troglodyte]

I am afraid I must differ, to my rather conservative mind, the patterned hose and fancy day sporrans are overdoing things a tad. Fine for some day events, but for me they are rather unnecessary, particularly for general day attire, these days.

Could this have been one of those day events they would have been fine for..?

The wondrous sporran being sported by the gent on the right looks like a museum piece, and the badger-mask is something of a classic, too.

Are they necessary as in vital for the success of the event? Who can really say, but a Highland Games is one of the occasions when a man can indulge in a bit of show, rather than dressing down.

Personally, I like to see a man making the effort, and would much rather see this kind of thing on a daily basis, than the ubiquitous denim jeans and hideous hoodie.

[OC Richard]

I am afraid I must differ, to my rather conservative mind, the patterned hose and fancy day sporrans are overdoing things a tad. Fine for some day events, but for me they are rather unnecessary, particularly for general day attire, these days.

Jock here's the more down-dressed style of some of us West Coast USAians at one of our rather warmer Highland Games, where protecting your head from the sun isn't optional (unless you desire skin cancer) and jackets just ain't happening.

[Troglodyte]

Probably the first time I have been studying the hosen and jacket/waistcoat combinations before the kilts - ever.

Anne the Pleater

And your verdict..?

Or is the jury still out?