X Marks the Scot - An on-line community of kilt wearers.

   X Marks Partners - (Go to the Partners Dedicated Forums )
USA Kilts website Celtic Croft website Celtic Corner website Houston Kiltmakers

User Tag List

Results 1 to 10 of 31

Thread: kilt to prom

Hybrid View

  1. #1
    Join Date
    26th March 08
    Location
    Atlanta, GA
    Posts
    2,254
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Re: kilt to prom

    What kind of budget are you working with, and what do you already have in the way of kilts and accessories?

    Ok chief, let's see if we can get you in business...

    These are just the general, quick and dirty basics, as I understand them:

    The first thing I want to touch on is that there's really no such thing as a "dress kilt" (though there ARE "dress tartans" but that's a whole different story that you don't need to worry about). A tailored kilt, made from proper fabric, sewn by hand, in any of several styles, is proper for any sittuation, from going on a hike, to white tie formal.

    A belted plaid might be an option for the fullest of full formal occasions, but by and large in the modern day, it is a costume piece. I shouldn't think you'd want to wear that.

    With a kilt, the type of accessories that you pair with it are what dictates the level of formality.

    So that said, for a prom, if you want to do what your average senior who decides to rent a kilt and go to prom does, rent a prince charlie coatee and evening vest. Avoid the fly plaid, unless you REALLY love the idea of wearing one, at which point you should look into it.

    If you can manage it though, I'd reccomend wearing a black argyle jacket and vest, instead. That's just a matter of personal preference, though. Go with what you like the look of.

    Your shirt and bowtie are fairly straightforward.

    For your sporran, a fur front with silver colored cantle is the standard, but I think a nice quality all black leather sporran looks fine, too.

    For shoes, just wear whatever you'd wear with a tux... don't bother with any kind of "scottish shoe". And just make sure that your shoes are shined, or else the old-timers here will rip you a new one.

    Now the hose- In an ideal world, you'd have tartan hose to match your kilt, or diced hose. Realistically, I'd just choose a nice, probably darker color that looks good with the tartan you'll be wearing. I'd tell you to avoid white hose, but if you like them, knock yourself out.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    12th February 11
    Location
    michigan
    Posts
    57
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Re: kilt to prom

    i have the kilt and i have the sporran and the socks to match my kilt, and a really nice pair of dress shoes.

    i really appreciate everyones input
    Hunting, fishing, drawing, and music occupied my every moment. Cares I knew not, and cared naught about them.

Similar Threads

  1. New kilt pin for Prom 2010
    By McNulty in forum How to Accessorize your Kilt
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 26th April 10, 04:15 AM
  2. Need some advice on wearing kilt to prom.
    By whiteyallthetime in forum Kilt Advice
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 20th May 08, 06:39 PM
  3. wearing kilt to prom
    By WarPreist in forum Kilt Advice
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 15th May 08, 08:36 AM
  4. Prom Kilt
    By Calico Jack in forum Show us your pics
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 31st May 05, 11:26 AM
  5. Prom Kilt
    By Calico Jack in forum General Kilt Talk
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 30th May 05, 02:53 PM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

» Log in

User Name:

Password:

Not a member yet?
Register Now!
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v4.2.0