My First Tartan

[castledangerous]

How long did you have to jones, Jones, before you got the Jones?

[roguefox89]

Thanks all for the compliments and the suggestions. I will definitely have to look into a sporran strap!

How long did you have to jones, Jones, before you got the Jones?

I must've gotten lucky with timing with USA Kilts as it was projected that it would take 6-8 weeks for my kilt to arrive, but I got it in my hands in just a few days over 3 weeks (and I didn't even put a rush order on it).

[tulloch]

Beautiful kilt. Congratulations.

[Richrail]

Very sharp nicely done.

[roguefox89]

Flat caps are very controversial headgear with a kilt - I wouldn't wear one with a kilt just to avoid that whole debate.

Had a slight question off of this, I too have heard some debate as to if flat caps and kilts are compatible so to speak. Aside from Balmorals and Glengarries are their any other types of hats that are not seen as taboo or wont be misconstrued/improper to wear if not a member of a more exclusive group (such as a pipe band)?

[faithwalker]

Nice tartan choice, looks very nice.

[mookien]

First, nice pictures. Great job! That is a beautiful tartan - excellent choice. I have never seen it before, but it looks very elegant. For a first tartan kilt and outfit I give you a solid A.

There is no such thing as too much tartan (IMHO), so your tie and flashes blend nicely. Your entire outfit looks well integrated, and you look very handsome in it. The possible exception is the cap. It appears to be contrasting gray, which to me makes it look a bit out of place, but if you like it, go for it! I would prefer a black or green balmoral or tam.

Unless you like the look and feel of the chain sporran (and it does look especially nice with that tartan), I agree with Riverkilt. You might consider acquiring a black leather sporran belt and reserving the chain for more formal occasions.

[John_Carrick]

A very smart kilt, a nice tartan and very well worn. Do change the cap and tie as suggested.
John

[BCAC]

Not a bad first try at all but (for me) too much blue. Try some contrasting colours in there for your shirt, tie and hose (and lose the cap).

[flairball]

Had a slight question off of this, I too have heard some debate as to if flat caps and kilts are compatible so to speak. Aside from Balmorals and Glengarries are their any other types of hats that are not seen as taboo or wont be misconstrued/improper to wear if not a member of a more exclusive group (such as a pipe band)?

There is quite a long thread floating around about this. It wasn't too long ago, so you should find it easily.

I'd say your choice of hat depends on what your goals are. If you are trying to accurately replicate highland fashion then a Balmoral, or Glengarry is the way to go. If you are wearing the kilt as an option to trousers and trying to work it in to a respectable modern men's outfit then you could wear a flat cap or a brimmed hat (or even a ball cap).