What do you think of these?

[pdcorlis]

Ok, I know I'm a traditionalist - but I think this might work better with a contemporary kilt - but not so much with a tartan kilt.

This next part is just MY opinion... you might want to hike that kilt up a bit and look for a wider belt. I don't mean to sound so negative but to my eye tartan kilts look better higher (I prefer top of knee) and a wider belt seems to be the right "scale" for a manly garment like a kilt.

[LoftGuy]

Hi,

Another traditionalist here; have to agree with PDCorlis, all the way.

Bob

[Robin]

Hi,

Another traditionalist here; have to agree with PDCorlis, all the way.

Bob

And another traditionalist who has to agree with PDC :rolleyes:

[bangkok kilt]

Thanks for the input guys.

I know the tube socks fly in the face of those that hated them in the 80's, but I have to admit, I love them, and have been wearing them longer than I have been wearing a kilt, so for me they're going to stick around!

PDC, I agree on the belt, but I've only had the kilt about 3 weeks and am still trying to accessorize. The thinner belt was much more accommodating than the big buckled one I originally got. I'm working on the belt for sure!

[Bob C]

The kilt looks great. The socks, not so much.

[Kilted_John]

With a solid color kilt, I'd say go for it. With a tartan kilt, stick to solid colors, or argyle kilt hose that matches the tartan of the kilt. With white or light colored athletic shoes, I find that off-white kilt hose goes well. A lot better than with black shoes, in my experience.

Today, I'm going to be doing some yardwork, so it'll be a black survival UK with black/white striped cotton knee socks (not the same style as what you're wearing, but striped from the foot up almost to the top, where there's a black turnover), white NB runners, and a t-shirt.

Here's a link to the socks I'm wearing. On the leg model, the socks are pulled up over the knee, but on a guy, they usually are knee-high with a turnover. I also have a pair in the black/army green combination, which works well with hiking boots and my UK. I am considering a pair of the charcol/hunter green combination, which should go well with both my running shoes and my hiking boots. Don't worry, I won't be wearing them with my traditional kilts. http://www.sock-dreams.com/_shop/pag...ductID_438.php

-J

[way2fractious]

See? This is what happens when you ask this group a question... We have those who hold traditional views, others with contemporary views, and a few of us with totally eccentric views of the world.

The eclectic in me says that "form" is determined by "function," not by "fashion." I may not be "Hamish-proof," but I sure am comfortable and have more fun than than most people at whatever gathering or occasion.

Striped athletic socks go just great with tartan kilts when you are fitted out to run a "kilted mile" in front of thousands of spectators in the grandstands. (Ain't no way I'm gonna run in kilt hose and ghillies!) I prefer wool hiking socks with boots, whether in tartan or contemporary kilts. Mix and match with T-shirts, button-down dress shirts, sweaters, whatever...

The point is to find your "expression" of everyday kiltwearing. That means you can regard or disregard any suggestions proferred, including mine.

[Kiltman]

I think Phil's points are well taken. To me, the kilt should be the showcased garment. The socks compete with the kilt. It's a beautiful kilt and should be worn for its beauty. Wider belts are better because they finish the kilt's top.