Kilt Do's and Don'ts

[Iolaus]

(My wife thinks he looks "all-right" .)

That's pretty much my style right there, though I tend to go with long sleeve t-shirts with the sleeves pushed up, and the sporran on my hip. Often, I'll wear low-top boots instead as well.

One of the things I like about the kilt is that the general public doesn't really know "the rules," so you can pretty much do what you want; they're going to react the same way to you whether you "get it right" or not.

You can't be too regimented in your thinking about how a kilt is worn, or it does become a costume. It's just a piece of clothing; enjoy it!

[Tommy Hunt]

You can't be too regimented in your thinking about how a kilt is worn, or it does become a costume. It's just a piece of clothing; enjoy it!

I'm a traditionalist and it's good to break rules from time to time. But like in painting it's important to know what the rules are first before you play around outside of them.

[Panache]

I'm a traditionalist and it's good to break rules from time to time. But like in painting it's important to know what the rules are first before you play around outside of them.

Well said!

There is a vast difference between knowing the rules and willingly pushing the edge of them (accepting possible consequences*), and ignorance of the rules and believing that what you are doing is just fine.

Most of the time I like traditional kilt outfits. But every now and then it is fun to show up to an event in my all black kilted outfit (black kilt, shirt, hose, flashes, and accessories with only chrome/silver accents to contrast).

Definitely not traditional, but I know this and am making a concious choice to go agaisnt the grain. I'll take the kudos and criticisms of such an outfit knowing that I am bending the rules here a little.

Cheers

Jamie