Might Be A Daft Question...

[GoodGirlGonePlaid]

Every Highlands athlete worthy of the title should carry a pair of scissors/shears in their kit bag specifically for the purpose of removing the sleeves and collars of games T-shirts.

I did on the last one. It worked ok, just tougher without a mirror.

I'm a graphic designer, I do tees, so I get a lot of samples that are good designs, but on a mans XL.
This has become my bible:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/076...SIN=0761137858

It's good form to wear the giveaway t-shirt, cut up or not. It's often plastered with advertising, which supports the Games, so it's good to support the crew. However, if you want to "alter" it to something more "aesthetically pleasing" I think you can go right ahead!

Aaahhh, good to know!

[LitTrog]

What do the top women throwers in the USA wear?

Adriane Blewitt

I figure if I use words already tacitly approved by the management, I might be equipped to pay proper homage to that physique.

...I can admit to a little moisture...

[Mikilt]

You'll be remembered for your strength, skill and accomplishments. Not for what you wore.

[TurboKittie]

You look great in both kilts. Wear what you're most comfortable in and gives you the best range of motion.

[kilted guys wife]

I think Mickey said it best

Can't speak for the athletics side, and don't know how things are in the UK, but it has generally been my experience that when girls get snide with other girls on their clothing, it's because of envy.

If your going for looks alone, photo op's and such i think the long one shows off your form better, but that is all about the waist line and has nothing to do with the hem line. when you are competing wear whatever is the most comfortable and allows you the best mobility

[AKScott]

Aight, I skimmed through this thread. And I hurried through the blog too. My wife might re-enter the room at any moment ;-)

OP, people who are worth knowing are going to make decisions about you based on what you do. That you are competing (in Highland Games or whatever else) at all speaks volumes. People who make decisions about you based on how you look are, well, ummm, err, not worth knowing really.

It's what I tell my daughters anyway.

[Kinetikat]

Aight, I skimmed through this thread. And I hurried through the blog too. My wife might re-enter the room at any moment ;-)

OP, people who are worth knowing are going to make decisions about you based on what you do. That you are competing (in Highland Games or whatever else) at all speaks volumes. People who make decisions about you based on how you look are, well, ummm, err, not worth knowing really.

It's what I tell my daughters anyway.

Very true. Thanks, Pop! (Actually, I tell my own daughters that too - honestly, what am I like, panicking about such a stupid thing in the first place?!)

You should get your wife to read the blog too, then you wouldn't have to hurry! LOL

[Kinetikat]

I think Mickey said it best



If your going for looks alone, photo op's and such i think the long one shows off your form better, but that is all about the waist line and has nothing to do with the hem line. when you are competing wear whatever is the most comfortable and allows you the best mobility

Yes, I think waistline-wise, you're definitely right about the longer kilt being a tad more flattering!

I'll probably test out the longer kilt in practice today, just in case I ever need to wear it, but I'll probably end up going for the sporty-mini-kilt for competition.

And, LitTrog... LMAO.... yes, that is a truly awesome pic of Adriane's physique - fantastic shot of how kilt pleats swirl in the heat of athletical battle! I covet arm and back muscles like Adriane's. Amazing.

[eclarkhb]

I'm a little late to the thread here, but I think both kilts looked great! You've got 2 options, so wear them to different games & see how they feel!

[Alan H]

I had dinner with Adriane and Joe last night, so said "hi" to her from you, and told her that your first Games were this weekend...