-
29th February 08, 04:36 PM
#1
Casual Self-Confidence
 Originally Posted by Alaskan Kilted Guy
I'd go with a leather shoe that matches your outfit. Maybe not a pair of dress shoes per say, but I don't think sneakers would be appropriate either. Here is a pic of me in a outfit similar to what you describe. Just my two cents....

Having read the postings of JockScot, Chef, and McMurdo, Alaskan Kilted Guy has obligingly dashed home and dressed in the fashion you should emulate. Nicely done AKG! Seriously, this is the best casual look going. It's neat and tidy, reasonably traditional, and nobody is going to think you look silly... GO FOR IT!
-
-
29th February 08, 05:02 PM
#2
A long wing brogue like the Kenmoor from Floorsheim looks awesome with a kilt (and even with a T-shirt and *gasp* jeans). They have a rugged slog through the moors look while still being dressy. Plus they don't cost an arm and a leg like shell cordovan Aldens (worth the $ by the way). I'm going to get a pair when my wallet cools down from all my recent purchases.
Jay
Clan Rose - Constant and True
"I cut a stout blackthorn to banish ghosts and goblins; In a brand new pair of brogues to ramble o'er the bogs and frighten all the dogs " - D. K. Gavan
-
-
1st March 08, 01:30 AM
#3
 Originally Posted by JRB
A long wing brogue like the Kenmoor from Floorsheim looks awesome with a kilt (and even with a T-shirt and *gasp* jeans). They have a rugged slog through the moors look while still being dressy. Plus they don't cost an arm and a leg like shell cordovan Aldens (worth the $ by the way). I'm going to get a pair when my wallet cools down from all my recent purchases.

Now these brogues are classic!Old Jock would be happy to wear these to, nearly, any function you can think of.Brown of course,if you choose to have a brown sporran and strap.
-
-
1st March 08, 05:33 AM
#4
 Originally Posted by Jock Scot
Now these brogues are classic!Old Jock would be happy to wear these to, nearly, any function you can think of.Brown of course,if you choose to have a brown sporran and strap.
I think they look great in brown, too.
Jay
Clan Rose - Constant and True
"I cut a stout blackthorn to banish ghosts and goblins; In a brand new pair of brogues to ramble o'er the bogs and frighten all the dogs " - D. K. Gavan
-
-
29th February 08, 05:06 PM
#5
 Originally Posted by Gauranga
Tomorrow I'm venturing out for the first time in my very own kilt (Winter Classic). I've been formally kilted before, at both my brothers weddings, but this is the first time with my own kit. I plan on going out kilted much more often when the opportunity calls but here's my crisis for tomorrow.
I will be wearing a USAK casual in Cameron with a day sporran, kilt pin, hose/flash, sgian dubh, and a wool sweater which will cover my mid section so I won't be wearing a kilt belt (which I don't have yet anyway so that doesn't matter). So I guess you could say that I'll be kindof semi-formal. Meaning that I'm wearing a casual kilt with all the fixins. So here's the big question - what footwear do I wear? Should I wear a formal or dress style shoe? Can I wear sneakers? The whole outfit looks great and I don't want to ruin it buy wearing the wrong shoes.
Before you respond with "wear whatever is most comfortable" you should know that I will be most comfortable in whatever is appropriate and looks proper. I could walk around all day in dress shoes or sneakers and be just as comfortable either way.
Any/all help is appreciated.
A basic rule of thumb, even for casual, is that your leathers should match in color. If you are wearing a brown leather sporran, then so should your kilt belt and shoes.
-
-
29th February 08, 05:13 PM
#6
It's not a big issue. Wear what you would if you weren't wearing a kilt.
Past President, St. Andrew's Society of the Inland Northwest
Member, Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Founding Member, Celtic Music Spokane
Member, Royal Photographic Society
-
-
29th February 08, 05:56 PM
#7
Alaskan Kilted Guy pretty much nailed the look I'm going for. My sweater is a bit heavier though, Irish wool knit. THANK YOU! I hope to look as good as you; shoes and all.
-
-
29th February 08, 06:06 PM
#8
-
-
29th February 08, 06:26 PM
#9
 Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown
What he said.
-
-
29th February 08, 07:45 PM
#10
My preference is for low undecorated leather shoes with a cap toe.
[FONT="Georgia"][B][I]-- Larry B.[/I][/B][/FONT]
-
Similar Threads
-
By acstoon in forum How to Accessorize your Kilt
Replies: 13
Last Post: 13th October 07, 02:52 PM
-
By ChromeScholar in forum Kilt Advice
Replies: 45
Last Post: 18th August 07, 04:00 PM
-
By flairball in forum How to Accessorize your Kilt
Replies: 10
Last Post: 5th March 06, 12:12 AM
-
By Galant in forum Traditional Kilt Wear
Replies: 9
Last Post: 14th March 05, 04:12 PM
-
By Jewddha in forum How to Accessorize your Kilt
Replies: 44
Last Post: 28th January 05, 10:45 AM
Tags for this Thread
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
|
|
Bookmarks