Daywear.

**StevieR** · 26th July 21, 09:37 AM

Well, here we are, kind of moving out of lockdown and I’m pleased to say everything still fits! Needed to try some daywear on before an upcoming wedding, just to make sure. The garter ends are a little long, but that has now been remedied. They say a little knowledge is a dangerous thing and I find myself very mildly annoyed by the tuck ‘selvedge’ of the Lochcarron cloth. My Robertson Red has a herringbone selvedge which is much more acceptable in my book. Anyway, a wedding and a couple of black tie do’s in the next couple of months. Glad to be getting out and about again!

**McMurdo** · 26th July 21, 09:44 AM

That looks good, and you are wearing the most important accessory, a smile, well done. Enjoy the wedding when it does come around. By the way I really do like the cantle on that sporran, very nicely done.

**RichardtheLarge** · 26th July 21, 02:05 PM

It looks great, Steve! You could go pro as a sporran maker--or at least have a side hustle on Etsy.

**StevieR** · 26th July 21, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by RichardtheLarge

It looks great, Steve! You could go pro as a sporran maker--or at least have a side hustle on Etsy.

Thanks mate, although the cantle was done for me, the bag was mine, hand stitched Horween leather. I’ve got a bit left and some lovely oak tanned Russia calf leather and a couple of ideas for a hunting sporran which I intend on starting soon, then I’ll be canvassing some honest opinions and maybe selling two or three at cost to get some more feedback. It would beat working for a living!

**tpa** · 27th July 21, 09:17 AM

Looking good, Stevie, but you ought to wear them a bit more often than special occasions. I enjoyed plenty of kilted walks in the Derbyshire countryside before, during and after lockdown, but then I wear one of mine daily, so every day is a special occasion.

**MacKenzie** · 27th July 21, 03:16 PM

Originally Posted by StevieR

I’ll be canvassing some honest opinions and maybe selling two or three at cost to get some more feedback. It would beat working for a living!

Customer #1... in waiting.

**OC Richard** · 27th July 21, 04:59 PM

Very nice outfit!

**KennethSime** · 27th July 21, 10:34 PM

Great outfit, and a very nice, classic sporran.

**Jock Scot** · 27th July 21, 11:45 PM

Well done laddie.

**Jock Scot** · 29th July 21, 04:20 AM

Originally Posted by StevieR

For educational purposes and with the kind permission of StevieR to use his splendid picture of a fine example of kilt daywear for a wedding guest where the "less is more" train of thought is shown at its most effective. A perfect example of suit equivalent in kilt day attire (NOT FORMAL day attire)and one that any newcomer to kilt attire should keep in mind.

Yes, one could add a modest kilt pin. Yes, one could add a modest Sgian Dubh to the outfit without damaging the look of the basic outfit.

One might add a pocket watch and chain and some do, but its not necessary. Also, one might do up the bottom button of the waistcoat as that is usual for kilt attire, but is a minor detail.

What is absolutely not needed for non formal day time kilt attire at weddings as a guest are diced hose, elaborate sporrans, shoulder plaids of any kind, fancy shoes, boots and a balmoral, or Glengarry either ------unless------- unless the weather is not assisting. In passing, a groom is allowed to dress tad more flamboyantly.

If you want to wear those things mentioned in the last paragraph above then carry on, but dont be under any illusions that you are neccessarily showing off your attire or yourself to best advantage.