Critique, if you please...

**Silent Raven** · 15th January 12, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by RayMc

Ok, I may live to regret this. I am enclosing a few photos of myself in my Chattan Ancient kilt. (my one & only kilt thus far. It is of Locharron 13oz. Made by Atholl Brose in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. I would like some feedback on how it looks & any suggestions concerning the rest of the outfit.

I'm guessing that you've had your kilt for some time now, last i heard the atholl brose was no longer in buisness? the only kilt shop i know of in Mass now is Celtic Isles in Westford. either way i have nothing to add from what has already been said, but i would like to see the pleats! wouldnt mind seeing the sgian either

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 15th January 12, 01:56 PM

I think your outfit looks just fine. My only critique would be to try out some other hose colors. There are a lot of colors that would look great with that tartan and add more interest than the simple ecru hose you are wearing. Lovat blue is a definite good color!

However, about the kilt itself, it is obvious that it does not fit. Your post about loosing 50 lbs recently explains that (I was wondering if it came that way from the maker). I would definitely suggest having the kilt altered to fit your new size. With a well fitting kilt, you'd look smashing!

**ChattanCat** · 16th January 12, 04:34 PM

I would look into the front apron and the inverted pleat. It looks like the inverted pleat is really small and it does not allow the front apron to sit properly.

IMHO,

**Meggers** · 16th January 12, 04:57 PM

I sincerely think you look fabulous. Thats a really beautiful tartan. I didnt notice the jacket until someone else said something, but now that they did, perhaps I can see how it could look a tad too small. You truly do look great, though.

**Scott West** · 25th January 12, 02:05 PM

RayMc: Everything the Rabble identified is spot-on, so I won't repeat... except once - Lovat hose would look awesome! You wear the 'uniform' well and that is a VERY HANDSOME tartan. Great thing about the more complex tartans - matching or contrasting color combinations are virtually endless.

Scott West

**tulloch** · 25th January 12, 03:24 PM

Hey Ray, I'd just straighten the tie, maybe pull the sleeves up inside the coat and put on a bigger smile. Other adjustments would be fun to experiment with but you got a look there.

What was the event you attended when the photo was taken?

**RayMc** · 25th January 12, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by tulloch

Hey Ray, I'd just straighten the tie, maybe pull the sleeves up inside the coat and put on a bigger smile. Other adjustments would be fun to experiment with but you got a look there.

What was the event you attended when the photo was taken?

It was in early November in at the Westford Regency in Westford, MA. Each year I hold our Clan Mackintosh Heritage Brunch there.

**creagdhubh** · 25th January 12, 03:43 PM

As a Macpherson, and a staunch supporter of the Clan Chattan Confederation, I love the tartan you chose-very smart indeed!

**ChattanCat** · 25th January 12, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

As a Macpherson, and a staunch supporter of the Clan Chattan Confederation, I love the tartan you chose-very smart indeed!

Copy that!

**creagdhubh** · 26th January 12, 08:39 AM

Here's my friend, and fellow Macpherson cousin, Bruce Macpherson of London, wearing his Chattan tartan (woven by D.C. Dalgliesh in standard colours) at a ball a couple of years ago. His sporran is a full-mask, Scottish Wildcat. Very smart indeed!

Cheers,