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02-14-2010, 05:21 PM
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Having spent my day grading papers and sipping tea as I recover from a sinus infection, I decided to take a break and finally put together my kilt "suit" ensemble.
Solid black Pittsburgh Kilt, charcoal hose, red garter ties, Lion Rampant kilt pin, belt, Concepts by Claiborne shirt, silk tartan tie, and red pocket square.
Some notes, the tie is actually darker than it appears in the picture, it goes so well with the shirt, I always get compliments on the combo. I have since removed the D-rings because I have no use for them and while I like the look of silver on black, the D-rings just do not work. I am also going to get a different kilt pin for the kilt. The material is a 10oz denim that was used to make dress pants. Very nice and comfy even if a bit light. 
Rob
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02-14-2010, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob Wright  Having spent my day grading papers and sipping tea as I recover from a sinus infection, I decided to take a break and finally put together my kilt "suit" ensemble.
Solid black Pittsburgh Kilt, charcoal hose, red garter ties, Lion Rampant kilt pin, belt, Concepts by Claiborne shirt, silk tartan tie, and red pocket square.
Some notes, the tie is actually darker than it appears in the picture, it goes so well with the shirt, I always get compliments on the combo. I have since removed the D-rings because I have no use for them and while I like the look of silver on black, the D-rings just do not work. I am also going to get a different kilt pin for the kilt. The material is a 10oz denim that was used to make dress pants. Very nice and comfy even if a bit light.
Rob | You might like to shorten the sleeves by 1 1/2 to 2 inches.
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02-14-2010, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR You might like to shorten the sleeves by 1 1/2 to 2 inches. | First thing I noticed too. It's an easy enough alteration for any tailor, and it shouldn't cost too much. Nice jacket though.
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02-14-2010, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR You might like to shorten the sleeves by 1 1/2 to 2 inches. | Same thing caught my attention as well. Nice tie.
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02-15-2010, 01:31 AM
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what caught my eye was the narrow belt,
imho a narrow belt like that just doesn't work,
I would try it without, or a 2" minimum wide belt.
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02-15-2010, 09:35 AM
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I basically like that look Rob. Yet I do agree with what the others have said.
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02-15-2010, 09:46 AM
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Maybe its the way the camera caught your expression - maybe its the striped shirt...my first reaction was "Mafioso." But that ain't bad if you're trying to keep a classroom in line. Overall like the total look and you're for sure adept at putting all the parts together - like a chef takes basic ingredients to make an elegant meal.
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02-15-2010, 10:57 AM
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Thanks for the feedback. This outfit is a work in progress, it is not yet ready for its debut  .I am looking for a tailor I trust in the area for the sleeves. I do have a wider belt but it needs a different buckle for the "modern" look. I will try without the belt later today after I finish my lesson plans and prep work, thank goodness today is a work day .
Rob
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02-15-2010, 12:29 PM
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Please take this as constructive criticism and not negative. And keep in mind that I do not profess to be a fashion or style expert!
But (aside from what has been said already, which I agree with), there are a couple of things I would do differently.
First, when I think "kilt suit", I see a waistcoat as being mandatory. Maybe that's just me. But it makes a world of difference in the look.
Second, I would probably go with a non-striped shirt. It draws all the attention from your outfit to your chest area. A waistcoat may help with this, but still, the "flashiest" part of the suit is going to be the striped shirt and tie. I would keep those items subdued so they fit the overall look a little more uniformly.
Third, I would not mix a tartan tie with a striped shirt. That's way too much going on in the same vicinity. Not only in terms of different patterns, but different colors as well.
I think your "kilt suit" would really come together with a matching waistcoat, perhaps a plain white or gray shirt, and then let the tie be the color splash, perhaps in red silk to match the pocket square and garter ties.
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02-15-2010, 12:54 PM
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I like the overall look. The only suggest I would have would be to echo Tobus' third point. Don't wear a striped shirt with a tartan tie. They compete against each other visually and look too busy together. But otherwise I like
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