Quote Originally Posted by CDNSushi View Post
I like it. Very much. Jamie may feel that it doesn't work for him, but I honestly think that the key words in that sentence remain: "for him." He was able to express his reasons and justify his dissension but that doesn't make it any less of a personal opinion about style...
Absolutely true.

Puffer asked for opinions and I tried my best to make sure that it was clear that what I was offering was my own.

I think that when one's gives an opinion one should do the following:

(1) Use "I" statements

You should take ownership for your opinion.

(2) Offer specifics

"Thumbs up" and "Thumbs down" don't help a person understand where you are coming from. The reasoning and basis behind your thoughts is very important.

(3) Criticism should be polite

Even the best advice will be rejected if offered in a rude and unpleasant manner

(4) Offer suggestions to help

It is easy to tear something down. To work with the person asking for help or advice takes a bit more effort but is infinitely more helpful.



I stand by my opinion that Puffer's outfit doesn't work for me but that I see two separate (but good) outfits in this ensemble.

It is up to him to take that advice, consider it, and decide whether or not it is useful.

My opinion is most certainly not the end-all or be-all of kilted fashion. I myself have made more than my fair share of "Kilt Don'ts"in the last 3+ years I have been wearing kilts, but with the help of many here on X Marks the Scot I have developed a look that I like and feels right.

Puffer took my opinion as just that, one person's opinion. He seems to have understood where I was coming from in my thoughts and may do with them what he will.

As I mentioned in another recent thread, we all bring a unique quality to our attire. Our own flair often makes an outfit work for us when it wouldn't for someone else.

And this is a good thing as the world would be a very dull place if we were all exactly the same.

Cheers

Jamie