30 - 40 Deg Heat

[RGRatSea]

I got over the fears expressed about "proper" wearing of the kilt many years ago in Mexico. My tropical kilt is about 3-meters of light blend. It looks well and was comfortable with light shoes. Now bear in mind, this was a climate where we would come home and kick off our sandals saying, "Boy, it's sure good to get those hot shoes off." And in case you are wondering, no, no socks ever. So the theory of kilt weight and accessories is open to individual interpretation.
If you want to relax into your kilt consider this option - t-shirt, kilt and flip-flops. That's it. Next, get out of the house! Walk around and don't stress about your attire. As race committee my wife and I attended an end of regatta party for the Banderas Bay International Regatta and I wore the kilt, my committee shirt and Sperry Topsiders. One gent, an annoying wart, told me, "No true Scot would wear those shoes with a kilt." My reply, "A Scot will wear any damn thing he wants with the kilt." He wanted to continue the discussion but why waste time with the provocatively ignorant? I abandoned him in mid-froth for a much more enjoyable moment with an icey cold Pacifico.
As far as I am concerned, the kilt police can define the wearing for themselves and if their vision is presented with respect, I'll smile and consider their view. In the end, it is only clothing, albeit clothing that has the power to capture attention. The wearing can bring dignity to any gathering however it is accesorized. Thus, trot out the tartan at every opportunity for we are the bearers of a higher fashion for gentlemen everywhere.

It is Sunday, thus I end the sermon with respect for every kilt wearer of every stripe and a hearty God bless us all.

[RGRatSea]

For formal warm weather wear I have had success with plain soccer socks, though something in a pattern might suit some.