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15th April 07, 11:03 PM
#11
 Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC
My two cents worth of comments.
You kilt looks very nice but could be worn at your natural waist. (About 1" to 1 1/2" Higher than you are wearing it.) That would bring the hem to right at the top of the knee cap. When a Traditional Style kilt is cinched on it should feel almost like a kidney belt in the back.
that's possible, but the top of the "waist band" was about an inch above my navel. i thought that was about right. but I'll try higher.
 Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC
It also appears to be just a touch big on you. There should be no wrinkles or wavering of the front apron. The apron should be hanging in one smooth curtain in the front.
well i think that was because of the way i was standing combined with the wrinkles that need steamed out.
 Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC
Try a darker shirt and see what you think. A darker color would look very nice and balance the dark of the Tartan. I usually only wear a T-shirt with the most casual look with boots and pushed down socks.
darker shirt i have, boots i don't..........yet lol.
 Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC
Lose the White socks. Very white hose are usually worn only by pipe-bands. A nice Lovat Green goes very well with that Tartan.
but...but...but...but ... for the moment i only have white socks!
 Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC
Definitely steam out those wrinkles. They are just from the shipping and not supposed to be there. With Acrylic, the hanging in the bathroom when you take a hot shower trick, usually works.
well hanging in the bathroom hasn't worked yet and it's been 3 showers so far.
think i need to locate my iron.
Congratulations on a very nice kilt. Wear it with pride. [/QUOTE]
Thank you!
it's been a learning experience alright.
who would have thought, but i guess it's just having been accustomed to pants all my life i just never though about alot of this.
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