Contemporary Kilts -- a Visual guide....

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@CMcG @ Nathan
The above conversation has come at the perfect time for me. I have just purchased a new belt buckle for my 2 1/4 inch black belt. See pic below, the buckle is just under 4 inches wide.
My question to Colin, Nathan and others is: Does wearing this buckle take me out of THCD and put me into the "contemporary" category even though everything else is my kit would be considered THCD?

[CMcG]

@CMcG @ Nathan
The above conversation has come at the perfect time for me. I have just purchased a new belt buckle for my 2 1/4 inch black belt. See pic below, the buckle is just under 4 inches wide.
My question to Colin, Nathan and others is: Does wearing this buckle take me out of THCD and put me into the "contemporary" category even though everything else is my kit would be considered THCD?

That belt buckle is sweet! I'd say Celtic knotwork, stags, and thistles are pretty traditional motifs and round buckles, while less common the rectangular ones, can still be THCD. Unfortunately, if you want to make your outfit more contemporary, I don't think this buckle is going to help.

[Nathan]

@CMcG @ Nathan
The above conversation has come at the perfect time for me. I have just purchased a new belt buckle for my 2 1/4 inch black belt. See pic below, the buckle is just under 4 inches wide.
My question to Colin, Nathan and others is: Does wearing this buckle take me out of THCD and put me into the "contemporary" category even though everything else is my kit would be considered THCD?

Sweet buckle, Phil. I agree with Colin. I'd say it's personal flare, but still traditional.