Please critique the outfit

[Blu (Ontario)]

... I'm interested in feedback on the footwear, especially, but anything will be received in a spirit of learning.

I think that the footwear is fine worn in the appropriate context... but think there are a couple of other problems you might want to consider.

I do believe you have a bit of a conflict going between the cool (blue) and warm (saffron / brown) colors. A general rule of thumb is to select colors from the same side of the color wheel. That means that in most cases, blues and browns together are not good bedfellows.

The blue shirt should go back in the closet. The shirt would look better in dark brown to off-white / wheat or perhaps a warm gray each with matching socks. The right shade of green might also work or perhaps solid black.

I agree that the shoes should match up with the other leather accessories. The oxford style shoes in the top photo should be black to match the belt... or the accessories brown to match the shoes.

You really need to wear your kilt to the store and try the various shades available to see what looks best. And the kilt generally gets lots of attention from the store clerks.

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[Riverkilt]

My most Gordon Cousin Turpin,

I gotta tell you, you have the stance, the posture, the kilted attitude down pat. Don't change that one bit. You're definately House of Gordon.

You've had good suggestions on the fashion part.

I'm with the others on I doubt that stuff they make SWKs out of will stand up long to a metal chain. Get thee to leather for sporran straps.

I'm deeply in love with the Black and Decker Gizmo...a hand steam rig with a sort of duck bill clamp to tame wild pleats and zap out wrinkles after wearing a kilt. That might help with rebellious pleats.

Ron

[turpin]

My most Gordon Cousin Turpin,

I gotta tell you, you have the stance, the posture, the kilted attitude down pat. Don't change that one bit. You're definately House of Gordon.

Ron

Thank you Ron, for those kind words. It only took me 45 minutes in front of the mirror to achieve that, too.

[Panache]

Turpin,

Great minds think alike. My beautiful Freelander Sporran is black and brown. I thought it would be perfect to go with either brown or black shoes and belt.
I'll be putting up the photos next week and let the rabble decide if they agree.

Cheers

[turpin]

I think that the footwear is fine worn in the appropriate context... but think there are a couple of other problems you might want to consider.

I do believe you have a bit of a conflict going between the cool (blue) and warm (saffron / brown) colors. A general rule of thumb is to select colors from the same side of the color wheel. That means that in most cases, blues and browns together are not good bedfellows.

The blue shirt should go back in the closet. The shirt would look better in dark brown to off-white / wheat or perhaps a warm gray each with matching socks. The right shade of green might also work or perhaps solid black.

I agree that the shoes should match up with the other leather accessories. The oxford style shoes in the top photo should be black to match the belt... or the accessories brown to match the shoes.

You really need to wear your kilt to the store and try the various shades available to see what looks best. And the kilt generally gets lots of attention from the store clerks.

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Thanks to all for your thoughtful and helpful input. Actually, the shirt is black, although a bit faded. The photo makes it look navy. But your points are well-taken, and I will keep them all in mind as I build my kilted wardrobe. I'm sure this sounds familiar, but I now can't be in a clothing store without looking at stuff with an eye to how it would look with a kilt. And I really have to get to bed now. School starts tomorrow in Georgia and traffic w/b a b!t@h!.