semi-formal, what did it cost me?

[Shane]

Is it just me, or is that guy everywhere?

[GMan]

Is it just me, or is that guy everywhere?

Triplets?

[Jimmy Carbomb]

Is it just me, or is that guy everywhere?

He's "The Kilt Clone".

I like the choices for the ensemble. The tight pleats and dark tartan of the Stillwater are a wonderful base to work with. The money side was a good choice too.

[Colin]

He's "The Kilt Clone".

I like the choices for the ensemble. The tight pleats and dark tartan of the Stillwater are a wonderful base to work with. The money side was a good choice too.

Haven't you seen The Island yet??

[Alan H]

OK, It's taken me FOREVER to get a picture of this getup, but here you go. The shot was taken at a late afternoon reception at the Monterey Bay Aquarium



A few things have changed from my earlier post, so here's a run-down of the changes....

I made the green flashes for about $3 in materials versus the Locharron flashes I originally wrote about that were $12

This is a new belt buckle since I wrote the original post. It's flippin' GORGEOUS, but the old one works fine with this outfit, too. New buckle is $35, old one was $15 if I remember rightly

The jacket is the killer. It's a very nice Woolrich tweed jacket that I bought for $7.50 at the Society Saint Vincent de Paul secondhand store. I spent a long Saturday altering it myself to the shape that you see above.

Now that I look at this picture, I think I want a dark green tie.

[Alan H]

Oh, and how could I forget?

The X-Marks kilt pin!

[GMan]

Alan,

Your frugaliity is to be commended! I love that.

Now one question, did you get a deal on the sporran also?

[Alan H]

Alan,

Your frugaliity is to be commended! I love that.

Now one question, did you get a deal on the sporran also?

Thanks, G-Man!!

Yup, the sporran was an e-bay special. I bought it before I had a clue about day vs. semi-formal sporrans, and that was the first sporran I bought. It's got to be a Pakistani knock-off of a Scottish design.

It's kind of an odd job, in that really a sporran of this sort of design should have a metal cantle, I think. Obviously, this one doesn't. However, not one person in five hundred will know that and I just wear it for my "dress up" and call it good enough.

Here's the thing about this get-up. It's fine and I enjoy wearing it. The whole thing is dressy enough to wear to many occasions and people like it and I feel good in it. But wearing it has made me realize that I want a really nice wool kilt (can't wait to finish off the X Marks kilt) and that I might, someday, splurge on a charcoal Argyll and waistcoat.

Before owning this, I'd NEVER have even CONSIDERED spending that sort of money.

[NancyMan]

Now that I look at this picture, I think I want a dark green tie.

I couldn't agree with you more. Here's the thing- since I became kilted, I was surprised to find that most of my wardrobe was adaptable. But my tie collection will need a complete overhaul. Shiny ties don't go with kilts, unfortunately. So out my collection goes!

I love the precise way your jacket alteration shows off your belt buckle. Well done! (And by the by, I admire frugality. That is my second name.)

Vincent

[MacMullen]

I admire frugality. That is my second name.

Kilt - $75
Sporran - $35
Tweed Jacket - $7.50

Going to the symphony with no pants on? Priceless.