My New Tank

[Simon Reed]

Thanks for the replies :-) Mum is currently in the process of knitting another one and I am looking at getting my hands on a pair of ordinary brogues. I appreciate that the Ghillies may be a bit to dressy for the look, but TBH that is all I could wear!

Simon

[davidg]

You can wear ordinary every day shoes. I sometimes do

[Tartan Hiker]

You can wear ordinary every day shoes. I sometimes do

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[Joshua]

Thanks for the replies :-) Mum is currently in the process of knitting another one and I am looking at getting my hands on a pair of ordinary brogues. I appreciate that the Ghillies may be a bit to dressy for the look, but TBH that is all I could wear!

Simon

Any leather shoe will do in such casual gear.

I second the comments on the sweater, absolutely gorgeous.

[CMcG]

All in all, that is a good look; one can't go wrong with a tank and a hand knit Arran sweater! The detailing on that sporran is also lovely.

If it were me though, I'd go for non-tartan flashes (any colour will do). I'd also be inclined to either wear a) other shoes or b) to at least put regular laces on those ghillie brogues. Both those things seem a bit overblown to me.

On the other hand, wearing an Arran is about the only time I would favour cream hose...

[Elf]

All in all, that is a good look; one can't go wrong with a tank and a hand knit Arran sweater! The detailing on that sporran is also lovely.

If it were me though, I'd go for non-tartan flashes (any colour will do). I'd also be inclined to either wear a) other shoes or b) to at least put regular laces on those ghillie brogues. Both those things seem a bit overblown to me.

On the other hand, wearing an Arran is about the only time I would favour cream hose...

I echo the praise of the sweater as well as the kilt and sporran. Pardon me however for saying I like tartan flashes. It has nothing to do with level of formality with me. I just like them. Here's wishing you many years of good use with the tank.

[Panache]

Simon,

Let me add my compliments to your mother, that is a very handsome sweater! I think the overall look you present is quite balanced and you look good.

Cheers

Jamie

[chrisupyonder]

Love the sporran, now I want one . White hose, not a problem with the Arran, goes well. Shoes? as above, I personally don't like gillies.
Just one question, when wearing a sweater, does one tuck it into the kilt or not. I don't tend to wear sweaters with a kilt, usually just a polo shirt for casual. I saw a chap up in Mey village once with an Arran sweater and a kilt but the sweater was quite long over his kilt and he was not wearing a sporran. It just did not look right.

Your tank looks great.

Chris.

[Panache]

Just one question, when wearing a sweater, does one tuck it into the kilt or not.

I think a good rule of thumb considering sweaters is that if you should wear the item with a kilt the same way you would wear them with trousers. In general you don't tuck in a pullover into your pants therefore you shouldn't with a kilt. An overly long sweater that covers up much of the front apron and your sporran is very flattering to the kilt. A better choice would be a sworter waisted one.

The aran one that Simon is sporting is just top notch with a kilt. Military style Woolly Pullys are perfect with the kilt.

Cheers

Jamie

[Simon Reed]

Hey Guys,

Thanks for the feedback! You are great - gonna be sorting out some brogues soon - I was unsure of the Ghillies as I don't really like them either, but there is a place for them. Thank you for the compliments on the Arran, I asked mum not to knit it too long as I did not want it to hide the sporran and have it all bunched up on top of it. I guess she got it right She is, as I write this knitting me another one, although the pattern is different. When she has finished it I will post some pics for you!

The sporran was purchased from a great site. http://www.centaurdesign.co.uk/
It was ordered and delivered within three days. I did, however, replace the sporran chain with a leather one, also from the site, and again this was delivered in quick time.

I shall post pics of me wearing my Argyll jacket and go for a more formal look and seek your opinion on the 'look' too.

Once again thank you for your input

Kindest,

Simon