So how is this?

[Drac]

No problems on the answers. I should asked if I didn't want them.

I can understand the issue on the fly plaid & the white hose. I was actually reconsidering the color but dithered to long and didn't have time to get different ones in. Also wasn't sure which color to go with. Do you try and match, contrast or complement?

As for the height of the hose, that maybe an issue. I have large, high calves. Even the tallest socks don't go very high and I have always had an issue keeping them from falling down as the widest part of the calves is so close to the knee. Even with the guarders on the flashes they were falling down.

They tie will be something new for me. I don't think I will be at any formal events for a while so I have time to master it. There should also be time for me to get a waistcoat if you could show me a picture of what you mean by that? Where would it be appropriate for me to wear a PC jacket and vest?

Thanks for the feedback,
Jim

[KFCarter]

No problems on the answers. I should asked if I didn't want them.

I can understand the issue on the fly plaid & the white hose. I was actually reconsidering the color but dithered to long and didn't have time to get different ones in. Also wasn't sure which color to go with. Do you try and match, contrast or complement?

As for the height of the hose, that maybe an issue. I have large, high calves. Even the tallest socks don't go very high and I have always had an issue keeping them from falling down as the widest part of the calves is so close to the knee. Even with the guarders on the flashes they were falling down.

They tie will be something new for me. I don't think I will be at any formal events for a while so I have time to master it. There should also be time for me to get a waistcoat if you could show me a picture of what you mean by that? Where would it be appropriate for me to wear a PC jacket and vest?

Thanks for the feedback,
Jim

Regards the hose, I suggest you check out the Scottish Tartan Museum's selection of Lewis Hose... there are a number of colors that could work for you, navy, ancient blue, gray, bison might all do... and to your point about fit, they sell a "Fully Fashioned Kilt Hose" version which is for men with larger calves. The Lewis Hose are handsome, comfortable, sturdy... really excellent hose. The solid color is suitable for daywear, but can work with more formal kit as well. Here's a link: http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/hose_lewis.htm

It's fine to try to color match if you want, but it's not necessary. Complementary colors, or neutrals can work well., too.

You can think of the PC as an equivalent to a tuxedo so you'd be wearing it for formal, evening (after 6 pm) events. It's too dressy for daytime, (unless it's your own wedding )

As to the vest, a PC should be worn with a 3 button vest and while you're on the Scottish Tartan Museum site, you can check out a picture of a PC jacket with that kind of vest at this link: http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/pc_jackets.html .

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Ken

[McMurdo]

if you could show me a picture of what you mean by that? Where would it be appropriate for me to wear a PC jacket and vest?

Thanks for the feedback,
Jim

If you take a look at this thread another one of the moderators and myself put together 10 looks for 1 kilt from casual to formal.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/1...888/index.html