argyle sweater vest

[FossilHunter]

My wife said, "Aren't the diamonds too large for the kilt's checks?" She then expounded on distracting attention from the kilt pattern and color.

My retort was, "I have seen photos of his smile, Should he remain stoic or will his huge grin draw attention from his kilt also?" We're still working on issues of me dressing in a kilt. Three years and I've had a long row to hoe, but I see the turning point ahead.

I see two segments of your outfit that work well together. My wife also has to (as Liam proclaimed) "un-learn" her youthful training.

My wife is the same. The real problem is that if I focused on matching the kilt, I could only ever wear green, blue, red and tartan/check pattern.

I’ve been trying to harmonize everything else while treating the kilt almost as a neutral (without ignoring it completely). I find that the results have worked well for the most part.

In regards to the vest and size of the diamonds. I like that the difference in size creates a contrast between my upper and lower halves. Kind of how a belt or waistcoat helps divide a kilt-wearers body. If the diamonds were smaller, I wonder if it would look too much like the tartan and create a weird “tunic” effect?

[Jock Scot]

I really cant help but think that you chaps are over thinking all this. Just put the stuff on and see how you feel after a few hours, sometimes it doesn't work, but most times you will be pleasantly surprised!

[FossilHunter]

I really cant help but think that you chaps are over thinking all this.

It’s a gift ;)