Theory and practice.

[-B-]

The kilt.cilt about freedoms not regiment, if you doubt this check your history.


Wear what you want when you want be respect full to situations, show your freedoms that the forefathers fought for.

[blackbeard]

I am more or less a traditionalist. Getting more so as the years go by.
But...

That's whats commonly known as "Thug Style":

These two guys have it down. Notice the kilt knife pleated (probably wool) to the set. The metal on their buckles matches the sporran. Kilt pin, matching tartan flashes. Sgian Dubh. Black hose and shoes. These guys know exactly what they are doing.... They are just doing it their way. They know every “rule” they are breaking. And even though I am not them and really have no idea what they are thinking, in my mind they are showing no disrespect. They are just young and having a damned good time... And giving it 100%.

[blackbeard]

BTW, I am finding this a fascinating thread even though it is a subject that has been brought up many times before.

[JSFMACLJR]

The kilt.cilt about freedoms not regiment, if you doubt this check your history.
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Can you explain this a bit more? I thought the kilt was a garment worn in the Highlands of Scotland.

[McMurdo]

Wild Rover
As for your kilt and how to wear it in different situations, perhaps you should look over the following thread that Jamie and I put together.
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/1...888/index.html

It should give you a good idea or two, you could also check out the style threads located here:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/a...ement.php?f=98

[wildrover]

These two guys have it down.

x2...I could see me wearing my kilt that way...dressing down (tho I can imagine Jock pulling out his hair by the roots ). Been looking for a good example of how to pull it off, and I think that's it exactly. Maybe that's the equivalent of our jeans+cowboy boots and a sharp looking, tailored blazer. *edit* no, that's not it...more casual...but sharp casual.

Wild Rover
As for your kilt and how to wear it in different situations, perhaps you should look over the following thread that Jamie and I put together.
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/1...888/index.html

It should give you a good idea or two, you could also check out the style threads located here:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/a...ement.php?f=98

Thanks for the links!

-Sean

[Zardoz]

x2...I could see me wearing my kilt that way...dressing down (tho I can imagine Jock pulling out his hair by the roots ). Been looking for a good example of how to pull it off, and I think that's it exactly. Maybe that's the equivalent of our jeans+cowboy boots and a sharp looking, tailored blazer.

-Sean

Just keep in mind, in some parts of the country the jeans,cowboy boots and blazer means "Hey, y'all dressed up!" in others it would make a fashionista's head explode!

[okiwen]

Whew!! That was long. I have been looking for the "rules" for a very long time now. They are very hard to find.

I would not have known that Shaun wearing what he did was night wear in the day time. What was wrong with the tie?

I wear the kilt as a uniform. I play in a band where it is most definitely a uniform in every sense. Yet I have problems with they way it is put together. I don't think that the people that made the decisions did the right research.

I am looking for a "uniform" right now that I can use to play at funerals and the like. I am trying hard to look well put together but NOT be the show. Highland dress is very pricey!!!! I am trying to get 'right' with clothes that look good with brown shoes (because most people want black ghillies).

I have to make what I get really count until I become much more well off. I remember the same decisions when I had finally stopped growing and needed "go to court" clothes and more than normal church clothes.

I do wear UKs and even worked construction in them. They are not a uniform and as such they have different "rules".

When I was young I used to buy GQ magazine to try and figure these rules out. What a headache. Now I'm lucky if I get color to match or compliment.

I read 17 pages and saw very few rules mentioned, only that people have different opinions. I have purchased books that claimed to be "the Guide" and still I would look like a clown by highland standards.

My family is evidently from the lowlands (Ayrshire) and I would get sick and tired of wearing the many Stewart tartans all the time. My Orr side evidently could be claimed by Campbell or MacGregor. More reds; what if I wanted to wear a blue shirt? Who would I offend?

If they are RULES they should be listed somewhere as a guide!!!! I want a Scottish GQ!!

Quite frankly, when I see the way some dress it looks like a costume. They appear to be trying too hard and come off like a kid playing dress up. They appear to be really serious about 'getting it right' but, to me, are missing due to fantasy or something. I like seeing the purple Samuel Jackson more because at least he is making a statement.

I think I need pictures of what Jock is talking about more. Maybe a bit on why the tie is wrong. I can follow the Prince Charlie thing, but not so much some of the other things.

I believe I have used up my allotted internet space, so.... Other than black things I needs 'guides'.

Thanks so much.

K

[Highland Logan]

The kilt.cilt about freedoms not regiment, if you doubt this check your history.


Wear what you want when you want be respect full to situations, show your freedoms that the forefathers fought for.

Not to be rude... but what book did you read this from? And by Cilt I assume you mean the late 20th century cultural appropriation of a traditional Scottish garment by the Welsh (the "Welsh National Tartan" was the first Welsh tartan on record in 1967, created by D M Richards)?

Frank

[-B-]

Can you explain this a bit more? I thought the kilt was a garment worn in the Highlands of Scotland.

The truths not what some up tight individuals want you to believe their hang ups should be yours. Real history is written by those who sacrifice for freedom from before the middle ages, it is all there to see if you will just read.


part of learning is learning truths for yourself


kilts / cilts are older than what others want you to think, read the history a word is not proof of when a garment was worn.