Khaki Military Style look

[thescot]

Very sharp, but I can't help thinking that those hose and flashes look very Boy Scout. . . .

Oh, no. The regimets wore/wear that combination regularly, and I am pretty sure that the Scouts copied their look from the British military. (I, too, wore that combo in in the Scouts in another century!)

I heartily appove of your look, Pinache. I wear a very similar look in the summer because of the practicality of the khaki shirt and the very neat, clean lines of the look. I prefer the balmoral myself, but my wife likes the glengarry, so . . . :


(BTW, this is an old photo, and I know the kilt is too tight. I've lost weight since! AND, I don't like the matching flashes as much as I do the red ones.)

My only suggestion is that you tie the ribbons on the bonnet. I know that there is a great deal of disagreement about that in general, but the military would never wear the ribbons losse on a balmoral like they do on a glengarry.

[Panache]

Thanks for the feedback everyone.

I think I will add this ensemble to by repetoire.

At our Kilt Night at the Devils Canyon Brewery our theme was "Black Watch"

photo thread can be found here: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/m...662/index.html

The popular opinion was that the colors worked

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/m...662/index.html

When the Nor Cal Rabble were comparing the shine on those black boots it was noted that I was wearing brown leathers. All I could think to say was " well, an officer of course..."

Cheers

Jamie

[macwilkin]

My only suggestion is that you tie the ribbons on the bonnet. I know that there is a great deal of disagreement about that in general, but the military would never wear the ribbons losse on a balmoral like they do on a glengarry.

Jim:

In Chappell's Scottish Units in the World Wars, there is a print of a private in the 6th Highland Light Infantry wearing a diced balmoral with untied ribbons. If my memory serves me correctly, the KOSB and the Royal Scots also wore their ribbons untied. It seems to be a Lowland regiment thing.

Regards,

Todd

[BEEDEE]

Good looking combination. But I agree with the others, a plain brown sporran would really set the outfit off.

Brian

[Kiltman]

I think the shirt needs some kind of insignia. Otherwise, I salute you.

[Panache]

I think the shirt needs some kind of insignia. Otherwise, I salute you.

You mean like this one I just ordered from the Wizard of BC?





Cheers

Jamie

[Rogerson785]

Jamie,

Very nice indeed, looks like you are about ready to go on parade or inspect the troops, you only need a swagger stick or Pace Stick and you would be in true form.









http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-...pace-stick.htm


Cheers
Chris

[walkerk]

Arlen and I saw a good collection for you but weren't sure how we were going to get them past the guards.

[Riverkilt]

Ya need a musket there lad....some manual of arms...close order drill...Ten Hut!

Ron

[Marshal Moroni]

Sharp outfit!

Marshal Moroni