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    Piecing it together

    My kilt and accessories are finally all coming together, and I thought I'd share. These bits and pieces have all, for the most part, been bought separately, sought out for specific qualities. The kilt and hose are new. Everything else has been purchased either from users here (thank you, @Father Bill), or from shops overseas, in the case of the sporran and jacket.

    I'm pleased with the way it's assembled over the months, and I'm looking forward to adding more, a little at a time, as opportunities arise.

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    Looks like you're off to a smashing start.
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    “Yet still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland, And we, in dreams, behold the Hebrides.” - The Canadian Boat Song.

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    Looks good so far. Looking forward to seeing you wearing it.

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    Looks like you're just about there! Great collection so far.

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    Quote Originally Posted by McMurdo View Post
    Looks good so far. Looking forward to seeing you wearing it.
    I can do that. We had a great time at the Stone Mountain Games this weekend. Spent time with some old friends and meet some new ones. Enjoyed the company and the atmosphere, and we danced the night away.

    While the kilt was lovely and incredibly comfortable (thanks to the crew at USA Kilts), the jacket attracted lots of attention, as the sunlight brought out the checks in a bright green and even exposed a lovely ruby red that I didn't even realize was there.

    I went back today to see Atlanta Pipe Band play a few sets. Here's how my various pieces all came together.
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    It came together well, I can see why the jacket was so popular, that is an amazing tweed.

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    Thanks, I consider myself very fortunate to have found this jacket. It's a Stewart Christie from 1971. Still has the tag listing the order number and the original owner. Aside from the sleeves being a bit long (which I've already had corrected) it has a little extra room in the waist, but other than that, I couldn't be happier.

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    I have nothing to add. It is a terrific rig and the jacket couldn't be better.

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    I really like the wider cuffs on that jacket.

    One often sees that in the old days. Oftentimes new Argyll jackets have rather skimpy cuffs.

    Here's an old velvet doublet with the wider cuffs.

    Last edited by OC Richard; 26th October 21 at 06:07 AM.
    Proud Mountaineer from the Highlands of West Virginia; son of the Revolution and Civil War; first Europeans on the Guyandotte

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    Quote Originally Posted by JPS View Post
    Thanks, I consider myself very fortunate to have found this jacket. It's a Stewart Christie from 1971. Still has the tag listing the order number and the original owner. Aside from the sleeves being a bit long (which I've already had corrected) it has a little extra room in the waist, but other than that, I couldn't be happier.
    I must say that while the whole kit looks nice that jacket is outstanding - great find!

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