Newbie needs advice - kilts and cruising

**BuckeyeMark** · 23rd August 21, 10:37 AM

Again, I'm finding this group to be so helpful!

Not going till next summer but I'm sure anxious to go NOW and try out the kilt thing!

I think I need to do more research on the sporan. Not sure about fur (and don't need customs issues) but want to get it right.

My next question is gonna be "budget but not cheap." Since I don't have much (read: any) occasion to wear a formal kilt outfit I'm gonna need to keep this reasonable. Should I start another thread on that or just keep running here?

**Sir William** · 23rd August 21, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by BuckeyeMark

Again, I'm finding this group to be so helpful!

Not going till next summer but I'm sure anxious to go NOW and try out the kilt thing!

I think I need to do more research on the sporan. Not sure about fur (and don't need customs issues) but want to get it right.

My next question is gonna be "budget but not cheap." Since I don't have much (read: any) occasion to wear a formal kilt outfit I'm gonna need to keep this reasonable. Should I start another thread on that or just keep running here?

Since you're just entering the kilting world, I would recommend starting with the basics: kilt, hose, sporran. Add to that as you are able. If you don't have all you want by the time of the cruise, just wear a shirt and tie, and forego the jacket. You won't be the only one without a jacket. My experience over some 14 cruises is that you'll see a small number in tuxes or perhaps military uniform, a larger number in a suit or sports coat, and an even larger number without a coat - some with just a tie, but more likely a polo shirt or aloha shirt. And, there will be a few in t-shirts. Given your itinerary, you'll probably see a another kilt or two - great way to talk about kilts! No one judges what you feel comfortable wearing those special evenings.

**BuckeyeMark** · 23rd August 21, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by Sir William

Since you're just entering the kilting world, I would recommend starting with the basics: kilt, hose, sporran. Add to that as you are able. If you don't have all you want by the time of the cruise, just wear a shirt and tie, and forego the jacket. You won't be the only one without a jacket. My experience over some 14 cruises is that you'll see a small number in tuxes or perhaps military uniform, a larger number in a suit or sports coat, and an even larger number without a coat - some with just a tie, but more likely a polo shirt or aloha shirt. And, there will be a few in t-shirts. Given your itinerary, you'll probably see a another kilt or two - great way to talk about kilts! No one judges what you feel comfortable wearing those special evenings.

I know what you mean - we've cruised a lot and we see less and less of the real "dressed to the nines" look. Fewer tuxes and even fewer suits.

That said, I'm not doing this halfway. I'm going all in - PC, flashes, the works! I'm even hoping to convince some of the other guys in our group to go for it as well! LET'S DO THIS! #FormalNightIsKiltNight

**BuckeyeMark** · 23rd August 21, 03:35 PM

Looking at some internet cruise boards today and there was discussion of formal night - which always brings out the debate. The t-shirt and jeans crowd always wants to eat in the main dining room anyways ... but I digress.

Here is one person's post. IT'S A SIGN!

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**Jock Scot** · 24th August 21, 12:06 AM

Originally Posted by BuckeyeMark

Again, I'm finding this group to be so helpful!

................. Should I start another thread on that or just keep running here?

I think if you have a specific question on a different kilt point, then start a new thread may be best.

The other option is to go back twenty or thirty pages in any particular section here and read through to the present page, there are some really interesting threads and posts contained within that may well answer some of your questions. They may of course raise more questions in the process.

**McMurdo** · 24th August 21, 11:53 AM

I will suggest looking through this thread that another member and myself put together some years ago now, pay attention to the last few outfits from each of us.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-attire-46888/

I lent out that black Prince Charlie and never got it back so now I wear this Claret Prince Charlie that I found on gumtree.co.uk for £20.

For a first go round I would say you might be more comfortable with the Black PC.

**12stones** · 29th August 21, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

I will suggest looking through this thread that another member and myself put together some years ago now, pay attention to the last few outfits from each of us.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-attire-46888/

I lent out that black Prince Charlie and never got it back so now I wear this Claret Prince Charlie that I found on gumtree.co.uk for £20.

For a first go round I would say you might be more comfortable with the Black PC.

@McMurdo, after all these years you are still the king of kilted style. Bravo on this outfit and I have to ask where you got those phenomenal hose.