Controversial choice

**The Q** · 3rd March 17, 04:53 AM

I think there is a difference between frowned upon and taboo. If you were to go to a job interview with tattoos showing and you were of equal stature to someone without tattos. The person without tattoos would be likely to get the job.

In the past some establishments would not allow visible tattooed people in, but now they would. They may not like it and may frown upon it, but wouldn't say so.

Being Ex RAF visible tattoos were not permitted in the RAF, although the Army and Navy have their own rules, I don't recall an officer of any of the forces ever having them showing in recent times.

Whilst I think it's up to you if you wish to paint your body permanently, I think it's a pointless waste of money for something you can't easily change your mind about later...

**John_Carrick** · 3rd March 17, 05:38 AM

I don't know which tartan Dr Who might favour. In the 1960s he had a kilted companion called Jamie McCrimmon, so possibly that might be OK.

Jamie.jpg

**WalesLax** · 3rd March 17, 06:18 AM

I am am not a utilikilt guy myself, but have you considered possibly getting a kilt that is bigger on the inside?

Rob

**The Q** · 3rd March 17, 07:48 AM

I could do with the larger on the inside with my ever increasing waist line

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though I'd worry with that kilt about the pull to open sign.....

**JasonMc** · 9th March 17, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by WalesLax

I am am not a utilikilt guy myself, but have you considered possibly getting a kilt that is bigger on the inside?Rob

I think you just showed me the only way I can get my 13 yr old daughter excited about me wearing a kilt!

**Blupiper** · 9th March 17, 05:08 PM

I see nothing wrong with the Doctor Who t-shirt with a kilt. The only thing that came to my mind was: is the pattern on the front of the shirt going to be fully visible with the kilt at a proper height? If the kilt has a high rise and covers part of the pattern, it might look awkward. Maybe pair it with some Doc Martens as a nod to the current Doctor.

JMB

**Stoff** · 11th March 17, 07:41 AM

On the question of kilt vs. trousers; my 1894 tailor's cutting manual on trousers includes the kilt. At that time tailors considered them to be pretty much the same sort of garment. So I agree with the comment to wear what ever you would with trousers with a kilt. The kilt is just another way to cover your neither regions.

Chrisoph

**tripleblessed** · 18th April 17, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by Stoff

On the question of kilt vs. trousers; my 1894 tailor's cutting manual on trousers includes the kilt. At that time tailors considered them to be pretty much the same sort of garment. So I agree with the comment to wear what ever you would with trousers with a kilt. The kilt is just another way to cover your neither regions.

Chrisoph

While I have spent a lot more than a few winters circling the sun, and have sustained and survived an enormous amount of trauma, I can
thankfully still say my regions are nether.

Not neither.

**JasonMc** · 20th April 17, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by Stoff

On the question of kilt vs. trousers; my 1894 tailor's cutting manual on trousers includes the kilt. At that time tailors considered them to be pretty much the same sort of garment. So I agree with the comment to wear what ever you would with trousers with a kilt. The kilt is just another way to cover your neither regions.

Chrisoph

Hello Christoph, I was wondering if you've considered posting pictures of your 1894 tailor's cutting manual, or have done so already in another thread? As someone interested in learning to create my own kilt what you mentioned sounds fascinating. Granted, it's probably the 1894 version of a technical stereo manual, so anyone outside of a professional tailor would have a hard time understanding... but still

**Dollander** · 11th March 17, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by Blupiper

I see nothing wrong with the Doctor Who t-shirt with a kilt. The only thing that came to my mind was: is the pattern on the front of the shirt going to be fully visible with the kilt at a proper height? If the kilt has a high rise and covers part of the pattern, it might look awkward. Maybe pair it with some Doc Martens as a nod to the current Doctor.

JMB

It appears to be the same Sport Kilt mentioned in another thread, and they're designed to be worn at the trouser waist, so he won't have that problem. Me, I stopped wearing graphic tees when my long-waisted build and weight gain forced me to wear shirts in a tall size (despite being only 5'8") lest I flash my belly every time I raise my arms more than 45 degrees.

But now that I've finally lost the weight, I've long since gotten out of the habit of thusly touting my taste in entertainment...and since my favorite band is Bad Religion, their "crossbuster" logo would be a far more controversial choice than a benign tribute to a TV series.