Panache,

I think you have really hit on something here. I find your statements to be quite an accurate assessment. There are many times I have seen pictures here on the forum and said "That looks great, but there's no way I could pull that off." We all have our own look and things we are comfortable with when it comes to kilted attire.

I personally think I look best in either semi-formal/formal kilt attire or real casual like a black t-shirt and black work boots. Anything in between, I tend not to be able to pull it off. However, I do like to experiment with different looks. I recently tried the controversial Jacobite shirt. I look terrible in it. However, there are many members here who make it look good.

I come here to get advice from my kilted brethren. If it works for me, great. If not, I add my own style to it. I like to know the tradition but I also welcome the evolution of kilted attire and I think that is what the freedom of the kilt is all about.