What to wear to church (along with story)

**Jock Scot** · 17th August 09, 01:15 AM

I am with Rex too. There really ought to be a distinct gap between the bottom of the kilt and the top of the hose of at least(as a guide) 2 to 3 inches. 5 inches would be even better! You do look very smart sir, nevertheless.

Another thought! Do you chaps over there have such things as; regimental, college, university, club ties, or ties of that style? If you do, they go very well with the kilt and are very traditional(last 100 years or so anyway).

**bricelythgoe** · 17th August 09, 06:44 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

I am with Rex too. There really ought to be a distinct gap between the bottom of the kilt and the top of the hose of at least(as a guide) 2 to 3 inches. 5 inches would be even better! You do look very smart sir, nevertheless.

Another thought! Do you chaps over there have such things as; regimental, college, university, club ties, or ties of that style? If you do, they go very well with the kilt and are very traditional(last 100 years or so anyway).

I am not familiar with those. Do you have any pictures I can look at?

**Jock Scot** · 17th August 09, 07:26 AM

Originally Posted by bricekolob

I am not familiar with those. Do you have any pictures I can look at?

Your best bet is google www.smartturnout.com that will give you plenty of ideas.

**macwilkin** · 17th August 09, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Another thought! Do you chaps over there have such things as; regimental, college, university, club ties, or ties of that style? If you do, they go very well with the kilt and are very traditional(last 100 years or so anyway).

Yes, we do, Jock, although not as common in the UK and the Commonwealth.

T.

**hospitaller** · 17th August 09, 07:54 AM

Hello, your look is fine, it matches what I look like more or less for church as well.

One tip though, you may want to either lower your hose or raise your kilt, so your knees are visible.

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**Squeaky McMurdo** · 17th August 09, 10:54 AM

Brice,

Knowing your circumstances for needing a bit longer kilt, my advice is to fold down your hose some more to give the impression of a shorter kilt.

Make sure your tie isn't tucked in under your belt and you're good to go.

--Chelsea McMurdo--

**Nighthawk** · 17th August 09, 04:42 PM

I'm sure it's already been covered, but- kilt is too low, socks are too high (should be some visible leg between kilt and hose) and tie is tucked under the belt. Otherwise, man- you look great!

**ChattanCat** · 17th August 09, 04:55 PM

I wouldn't change a thing.

**McFarkus** · 17th August 09, 05:02 PM

I think you look great. I wear my kilt to church every week. I started out somewhat formal, with a shirt and tie. Now I usually wear a t-shirt and scrunched down hose, except for major feast days. One really dismal muddy day I wore p@nts and people were shocked that I wasn't wearing a kilt.

**SingleBarrelBourbon** · 22nd August 09, 08:11 PM

My personal preference for the shirt would be long sleeves. I lived in Idaho Falls and understand why you would want to have the short sleeves due to the heat. IMHO, you would not see much difference in comfort levels between the two, plus you would avoid the effects of skin damage due to the sun on your arms.

Sun damage to skin is something that should be considered by everyone. I have seen lovely ladies have their skini turned to leather by too much exposure and I have experienced what sun damage can do to one's skin. I caught the problem early enough to have it removed and now see my dermatologist once a year. Just food for thought.