First Kilt - SWK Thrifty - Pictures

**Moon** · 3rd July 09, 10:09 PM

Hi everyone. I ordered my first kilt - a thrifty from SWK in Black Watch.

Shipping was insanely fast (as I have read) and it arrived on Wednesday. I wore it to work on Thursday.

Quick bit of background - my boss is the VP - he is old school and very gruff. His idea of casual Friday is to not wear a tie. I am the exact opposite - bearded, inked, and wearing jeans on Friday.

Since we didn't work today, yesterday (Thursday) was our casual day. I couldn't believe it when my VP came in with jeans on - and he couldn't believe it when I came in with a kilt on. He was very good natured about it - I even managed to get a photo of the two of us!

Now, before I post the photos - I broke the cardinal rule of kilt wearing - I wore it with my shirt untucked. I know...I know...I have arleady flogged myself repeatedly - but I have a good excuse...I do not have a proper belt and I thought it looked quite bad without a belt.

I promise next time I don the kilt, I will have a proper belt - I just need to find one I like.

My VP and I

My friend Jon and I

Next on my list - a kilt belt and another kilt - I have my eye set on one already!

Regards,

Moon

**JolyStNicholas** · 4th July 09, 03:36 AM

Thanks for sharing your first kilted outing! Kilt on me friend!

**fudgeman** · 4th July 09, 04:55 AM

Bravo!!

**Dr Mac** · 4th July 09, 07:11 AM

Good for you! Thanks for sharing the pics, as well. Looks like your boss was okay with it after all...

**ghostlight** · 4th July 09, 08:59 AM

Congratulations on your first kilt. Glad to see your boss was on board with the idea, too.

**Dan R Porter** · 4th July 09, 09:29 AM

started with a thrifty too... so whats our next? An upgrade I hope!

**GDub** · 4th July 09, 09:51 AM

Huzzah!

"Cardinal" rule of kilt wearing? On a casual "Friday"? You don't need no stinkin' cardinal rules!

Kilt on!

**Lady M** · 4th July 09, 09:58 AM

Congratulations on the new kilt. I love the Black Watch tartan. Thanks for sharing!

**Standard** · 4th July 09, 10:03 AM

Congratulations on your first kilt, and a great first outing.

**Moon** · 4th July 09, 10:18 AM

Thanks, all! I just purchased an OD Argyll AlphaKilt from Eric (aka Kilted Carver) about 20 minutes ago =) Will have it in time for next Casual Friday as well!

I just need to find a proper belt and I will be all set.

After that...who knows. I have my eye on a particular kilt from USA Kilts.

And I checked at work - kilts are approved for wear but like all skirts they must fall three inches below the knee - a bit Draconian I think...but I will be willing to pull it down a bit when I leave my desk

Regards,

Moon