New kilt is here!

**dfmacliam** · 5th April 10, 04:19 AM

Now that is a very sharp outfit! You look good Ian, thanks for sharing!

**OC Richard** · 5th April 10, 04:24 AM

Very nice!

The grey is great, breaking up all that black and red.

When I first saw that kilt I was thinking a light Lovat Blue, I think they call it "ancient blue", for the jacket and hose... I wonder what that would look like.

**Iain Robb** · 5th April 10, 05:48 AM

Originally Posted by OC Richard

Very nice!

The grey is great, breaking up all that black and red.

When I first saw that kilt I was thinking a light Lovat Blue, I think they call it "ancient blue", for the jacket and hose... I wonder what that would look like.

Thanks! You can't tell from the photo, but the waistcoat and jacket are actually a tweed that hovers between tan and gray, with some blue bits thrown in for good measure. I just converted them from a three-piece suit last week, specifically to go with this kilt.

Sunday I wore the same outfit, but with a black tie and charcoal hose.

Sadly, I am now temporarily out of clean hose that seem to go with this kilt.

Lovat blue, you say? That's something to consider. I have the hose already ...

**Riverkilt** · 5th April 10, 06:57 AM

I really like the gray look that comes through on the monitor. Never would have thunk it. Thanks!!

**ghostlight** · 5th April 10, 10:39 AM

You look great, Iain. Congratulations on the new kilt. I know it's already been said, but I also like the color combination you've chosen. You have a nice look going here.

I'm not sure I can offer any helpful advice on the sporran vs. waistcoat length issue you mentioned. My experience with a needle and thread is generally confined to replacing lost buttons and trying not to sew them to my thumbs.

**longhuntr74** · 5th April 10, 05:32 PM

I'd say the waistcoat is too long...there's a couple of ways to fix it...depending on how it fits you. If you have ample room in the armholes, the easiest way would be to take it in at the shoulders by folding in about an inch each out of the back lining and the front material. If the upper part of it fits the body perfectly and you can't take it in at the shoulders, You'll have to shorten the bottom...which is a much more difficult prospect...though any tailor/alterations place should be able to do so.

**Freelancer** · 5th April 10, 05:37 PM

Congratulations on your new kilt!

**KiltShot** · 5th April 10, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by Iain Robb

As promised, here's the full kit ...

Hmmm ... sporran is too high or waistcoat is too long ...

I second all the compliments so far. My first impression was "Wow. What a nice color contrast! And the tie finishes it off well."

Just one request, could we see an identical photo without the sporran?

**skauwt** · 5th April 10, 06:36 PM

the jacket and waistcoat look great i reckon get the waistcoat trimmed to the 4th button and thatll be that,
i also think a nice pair of diced or tartan hose and grey garters would look great with that setup