Great Kilt

[Woodsheal]

One worn with more modern garb:

I think a belted plaid CAN work with modern formal Highland dress - a concept that horrifies today's "traditionalists", I'm sure!

However, instead of pulling it up and across the front of your chest, it would look much better to pull up the length in back and pin it to your left shoulder, as it was worn historically:



You wouldn't be hiding your handsome jacket that way...!

[M. A. C. Newsome]

I think a belted plaid CAN work with modern formal Highland dress - a concept that horrifies today's "traditionalists", I'm sure
However, instead of pulling it up and across the front of your chest, it would look much better to pull up the length in back and pin it to your left shoulder,

You mean like this?

[Woodsheal]

You mean like this?

Oh, yes indeed! What a great look, Matt....

[Mr. MacDougall]

You mean like this?

Matt, are you actually pinning that to the jacket, or does the broach pin run under an epaulet on the jacket?

[Dreadbelly]

You mean like this?

Minus the tie, I could have my arm twisted to dress up like that.

[AllenJ]

Here is one of the best-looking examples of a great kilt worn that I have seen recently, by H.Hastings, a member here. I was so taken I bookmarked it. He may wear it a bit short, but with those boots it looks great, IMO.

Is that sword the recently released Albion Chieftain?!

[LordKiltClad]

Here is one of the best-looking examples of a great kilt worn that I have seen recently, by H.Hastings, a member here. I was so taken I bookmarked it. He may wear it a bit short, but with those boots it looks great, IMO.

I could be wrong but those appear to be Catskill Moccasins. That's what I will be buying next year sometime. They run pretty steep, but well worth it.

[JRB]

I could be wrong but those appear to be Catskill Moccasins. That's what I will be buying next year sometime. They run pretty steep, but well worth it.

If you like that type of moccasin I highly reccommend Sod Hoppers: http://www.sodhoppers.com/

Paul Wilson's prices can't be beaten and his moccasins are awesome. I have a pair of custom Sod Hoppers that I've worn for almost 4 years. Sorry to hijack this thread but I really like to let people know about Paul Wilson's Sod Hoppers.

[kilted Kiwi2]

I saw the posts about the great kilt / Belted Plaid and I thought you might like to see a photo of my friend Micheal O'Brien a traditional bookbinder in Oamaru's historic area ( located in the South Island of New Zealand ) who wears a belted plaid everyday ( yes that's right everyday ) . As he runs his own business he can wear whatever he likes so he wears the belted Plaid to work. There are quite a few kilt wearers in Oamaru so if you ever make it to Middle Earth check it out.

[URL=http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2722525980061


or http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2722525980061535617AgvEAM

[thescot]

I'm trying to find a picture of my great kilt with a Montrose doublet and lace. That's the only way I wear it--well, almost--and there is nothing that looks better. I only wear it for the most formal occassions, so it's been 2-3 years since I put on the whole rig, but let me tell you, it really looks good, even on me.

Here's another site that shows how to do it with photos. http://www.tartanweb.com/greatkilt/breacan01.htm