Package from Scotland

**Streetcar** · 26th February 06, 12:48 PM

I came home the other day, and was pleasantly suprised by a package from Scotland. Specifically - The Kilt Store. No, it wasn't a new kilt (that's still in the works), but it was nearly as good.

After my recent trip to L.A., I've been thinking of different ways to try and "dress up" my Utilikilt. So, after persuing the threads, I decided to get a nice kilt pin and a set of kilt hose.

After a month of waiting, the package was finally here.

The pin is a basket-hilt broadsword (I won't get into the "claymore" argument) in somewhat of an antique finish. I think it goes nicely with the olive of the kilt:

The hose is stone, and it seems to go together more naturally than I had expected.

As many of you know, the Utilikilt is cut so that it sits on the hips, and comes down to the bottom of the knee. That length didn't look quite right with the hose. But I found that I can wear it at the "traditional" height, and it brings the bottom up to a more appropriate level.

Next step - sporran and FINALLY, a tartan.

**pdcorlis** · 26th February 06, 01:05 PM

Everybody's crazy 'bout a sharp-dressed man...

**Robin** · 26th February 06, 01:27 PM

Very nice!

**mbhandy** · 26th February 06, 01:33 PM

It looks like it fits fine. And the kilt pin is nice.

MrBill

**Graham** · 26th February 06, 03:12 PM

I like their kilt pins too, I have several of them, they are strong and nice and heavy.
With the UK apron being more central, it does place the pin more to the front than a traditional kilt.

I like the way you wear the UK, I don't like hip huggers.

**646guy** · 26th February 06, 03:47 PM

Great look...the pin's a perfect match to the entire outfit....

**GMan** · 26th February 06, 05:24 PM

That is one nice looking pin! It does look great with your UK. The whole outfit is very stunning.

**Iolaus** · 26th February 06, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by GMan

That is one nice looking pin! It does look great with your UK. The whole outfit is very stunning.

I agree. I've always thought that a kilt pin would be out of place on a UK, because of the narrow apron, but you've made it look good!

**mudd** · 26th February 06, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by Streetcar

As many of you know, the Utilikilt is cut so that it sits on the hips, and comes down to the bottom of the knee. That length didn't look quite right with the hose. But I found that I can wear it at the "traditional" height, and it brings the bottom up to a more appropriate level.

That’s just what I do with mine. I don’t like it hanging down so long. I’m thinking of getting another one shorter so I can wear it on the hips.

BTW, you don’t look anything like your avatar.