kilted Halloween Costume

**Ugly Bear** · 25th October 06, 05:24 AM

I'm going to a costume party this weekend. I'll wear a toga. Is it a costume? Yes. Does it involve the self-inflicted cruelty of trousers? No. So it passes both tests.

It's a good toga, too, with a fur cape and everything. Rather than sandals, I'll wear my steel-toe boots with it.

**Woodsheal** · 25th October 06, 05:32 AM

We have a party to attend this weekend as well. Thought about doing the full-blown 1745 Jacobite thing, but I'll probably go as as 1700's seafaring man instead, and deny all night that I'm a pirate. "I'm no' but an honest seaman, ma'am; nary a pyrate ever in me born days, Lor' strike me if I be a-lyin'...!"

**Red Lioness** · 25th October 06, 05:54 AM

Like you fellas, I'll probably just raid my closet (actually, my flat drawer) and go in full kimono goodness as a geisha.

**Richland** · 25th October 06, 06:31 AM

"Kilts are not costumes, but costumes can have kilts" Well put.
I have a couple of Jakobite shirts Which fall into the Costume Catagory.
Who has ideas on accessorising my kilt and Jakobite, to be a good Costume?
I am at a loss as to what would be appropriate. Any ideas welcome.

**macwilkin** · 25th October 06, 06:41 AM

I'm going to our annual St. Andrew's Society Halloween party and bonfire as Golly Mackenzie, in his "ghillie" outfit: shooting trousers, wax jacket and bonnet! :mrgreen:

Very appropriate, since I'll be telling ghost stories -- perhaps I'll tell the tale of Red Bonnet and the large Pike!

Cheers,

Todd

**Red Lioness** · 25th October 06, 08:30 AM

I just had a wicked idea! If I mix my kimono attire with my kilt gear, I think I could pass for a kilted samurai!!

**Panache** · 25th October 06, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

I'm going ...as Golly Mackenzie, in his "ghillie" outfit: shooting trousers, wax jacket and bonnet!...I'll be telling ghost stories -- perhaps I'll tell the tale of Red Bonnet and the large Pike! ...

That's cool!

Don't forget your tape measure...

Cheers

**Monkey@Arms** · 25th October 06, 09:47 AM

Hey, if pants can be part of a Halloween costume so can your kilt. I am going for the "Braveheart" look at the party(s)* we are throwing: blue face paint, kilt, Jacobite shirt, and my kid's foam sword and shield from Legoland. Now I am fully aware that I am probably mixing about 1000 years of Scottish warrior-wear (Pict through post-Jacobite) -- blame Hollywood. Plus, it give me the opportunity to happily expound on the myth vs. reality to any who may be curious (or within ear shot).

Best regards,

Jake

* Halloween has gotten so big in my family, that we actually throw two pumpkin carving parties, one on Saturday and one on Sunday. My wife has accumulated so many Halloween decorations over the years (including a six foot animatronic Edwardian butler)

that I jokingly explain that its because we are devil worshipers

and this is our big time of year.

**Planopiper** · 25th October 06, 10:00 AM

To me, wearing a kilt as a costume piece pretty much emphasizes in people's minds that they are costume pieces, not everyday clothing.

On the other hand, an historical costume is a costume, so that's fair game. I don't know what a "faux Great Kilt" is, but it doesn't sound like normal daily wear. I'm thinking of wearing a great kilt, too, mostly because I just got the material and haven't had the chance to wear it outside the house yet. And I'm just too lazy or too unimaginitive to put together a real Halloween costume.