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    My long-awaited new kilt-suit.

    I thought (some of) you might be interested to see the new tweed kilt suit I have just received from "21st Century Kilts". Since first seeing a swatch of this tweed about two years ago, I have longed for a suit in it, and this last weekend my dream came true - I now have it! The measurements were taken in June but, because of doubts about the availabilty of the cloth, it was a long wait - nevertheless, very much a worthwhile wait. In this instance I have no regrets about that.

    So here we are then:




    Now I can barely wait to give the suit its first outing when, tomorrow, I am on duty for The National Trust at Petworth House - the perfect Country House setting for such a work of art!
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    Magnificient! Well worth the wait.

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    Wow! That is a beauty, Hamish. And I love the golden tie and reddish-tinted brown leather as it makes the tweed really "pop."

    Moosedog

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    Although I am not a fan of kilt suits the tweed is smashing Hamish.
    Disclaimer - I have been tried and convicted as a "Kilt Snob" so please be aware any statement I make may be biased towards tradition and good taste. LOL

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    excellent suit...

    howe'er....


    sorry...





    ai hate tae bae the yin that has tae point it oot...





    but...





    ya got some oatmeal oan yur hose!


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    Looking good. The jacket, waistcoat and kilt really go well as a set (suit) and the oatmeal hose and brown shoes complement the whole outfit. Congratulations on a stunning new acquisition.

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    Very handsome Hamish, very handsome indeed.
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    A wonderful look Hamish, glad you are satisfied with the end result.
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    You have excellent taste. That's a very nice suit, and your appointments add to it. I agree that the tie and the leather make the outfit really stand out from just another "get up."
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    Sweet!!!!!!!!

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