Wanted: Lovat green tweed Argyle-type jacket and waistcoat, 44S

[BobF]

If you haven't one already, might I recommend a tie bar? Seeing that your tie has gone askew in pictures post-event is a bit embarrassing.

I had one on, and on top of that, unseen beneath my waistcoat, the tie was tucked into the top of my kilt. However, being me, I could probably superglue it down and still have it go askew.

[jsrnephdoc]

Second-level of closure, today I tested my wedding outfit. Sporran chain needs to be shortened and I need to make a small repair to the Velcro on the flash garter, but this is why I did a test run well before the wedding.

We'd love to see some pics from the Big Day, both of Celtic and Caribbean threads

[BobF]

We'd love to see some pics from the Big Day, both of Celtic and Caribbean threads

I believe there will be at least two talented photographers present!

[scratchy]

I had one on, and on top of that, unseen beneath my waistcoat, the tie was tucked into the top of my kilt. However, being me, I could probably superglue it down and still have it go askew.

Know anyone who might be able to do a spot weld?


And I thought that I'm the only one that sort thing happens to...

[Jock Scot]

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As for the hat, the general sentiment seems to be, don't wear one. But if you're going to anyway (which I recommend, the sun is brutal), don't wear a flat cap with a kilt. They're British, but not Scottish, and the combination is disliked by many. I think it looks sharp, but I've never seen anyone who knows what traditional highland wear is agree, so take that as you will.

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Just to clear up a common misconception:-

The Scots, are also British

The Welsh, are also British

The Northern Irish, are also British.

The English are also British.

And I quite agree, a flat cap worn with the kilt looks absolutely awful!


Jock now dives for cover!

[User]

Just to clear up a common misconception:-

The Scots, are also British

The Welsh, are also British

The Northern Irish, are also British.

The English are also British.

My apologies. I didn't mean to imply Scots aren't British. Only that flat caps are a "whole of Britain" thing as opposed to a Scottish thing (I believe they originated in England and spread from there).

[User]

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And I quite agree, a flat cap worn with the kilt looks absolutely awful!
Jock now dives for cover!

Hah! Well there you have it

[Jock Scot]

Hah! Well there you have it

Indeed you do!

[BobF]

Not to worry, the vintage Mackie balmoral has arrived from eBay. Despite my normally wearing a 59, this 60 fits just fine. And now that I’ve gently hand washed it, it’s even clean (the water was light brown for the first go-round).

Just to clear up a common misconception:-

The Scots, are also British

The Welsh, are also British

The Northern Irish, are also British.

The English are also British.

And I quite agree, a flat cap worn with the kilt looks absolutely awful!


Jock now dives for cover!

[BobF]

As requested, the final result from the wedding yesterday. Shortened the flashes and sporran chain, took more care with my tie knot (I used the St. Andrew knot), and wearing a balmoral rather than a flat cap. Some will still disapprove of the red shoes, but my partner loves them and, well, I live with her. She is rather Mother Nature dressed, partly because she performed the ceremony.