A Happy Kilted Easter!

**tkdog** · 24th April 11, 02:57 PM

Ok - so I grew a pair and had a kilted Easter Sunday today. Aside from a single Burns Dinner (with my daughter), it was my first kilted outing. My kids were thrilled, and my wife a little dubious - but supportive. The reaction at church was very positive, and since I was the only kilted soul there (there's only 2-3 others I've ever seen kilted before) - I had a bit more attention than I'm used to. I'll admit to being a bit nervous when I realized early this morning that I was scheduled to be head-usher this week, but I'd already made the decision and decided to stick with it.

Hopefully, I managed the look - I'll let the Rabble decide. The tank is from Scotweb, the jacket was cut-down by a local tailor, and yes - those are ghillie brogues (sorry, but my kids like them, and I'm weak). I would have preferred a fancier sporran, but Rocky's hasn't arrived yet (to be clear, I ordered it Friday night, and it shipped Sat morning - so it'll be here tomorrow. That's quick!).

Cheers.

**Dusty** · 24th April 11, 03:27 PM

Looks good to me. I couldn't go kilted because I keep bed to 1 yr old babies at my church. Have to sit on the floor. Need I say more.

**Spartan Tartan** · 24th April 11, 04:25 PM

Looking good. I like the simplicity of your sporran. Seems appropriate for Easter Sunday. And, if the kids like ghillies then wear them--they look fine anyway.

**KiltedDixon** · 24th April 11, 04:55 PM

Looks good to me! What is the tartan if I may ask?

**tkdog** · 24th April 11, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by KiltedDixon

Looks good to me! What is the tartan if I may ask?

Ancient MacKay.

**CMcG** · 24th April 11, 07:17 PM

Seems good to me. If I might make one suggestion, it would be to go back to your tailor and have them put a slight curve in the bottom part of where your jacket opens. This would give your sporran a bit more room to prevent a "cramped" look.

**Chirs** · 24th April 11, 08:33 PM

You look fantastic! I agree with CMcG about the jacket but that's minor and only a kiltie would even notice. The shoes are a bit fancy for the rest of the look but they're not overwhelming and, as was said, "if the kids like ghillies then wear them." Nothing makes a parent happier than pleasing the children. In all, you look great. Nice outfit!