Too Traditional?

[CMcG]

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Would you folks provide some musings on said outfit?

I was trying to go for a fairly understated impression, as is my custom.

Does it look ok, first off?

How "traditional" does it strike you? "Contemporary"?

You look good Ryan and definitely not "too" traditional. This strikes me as mostly traditional with a bit of both contemporary and historical flair. The sporran appears historically inspired, the hose, jacket, and waistcoat are all more traditional, and the black shirt with solid grey tie is more contemporary. I'm thinking that might also be a more recent tartan?

I've never been Confirmed but that sounds like a rather special occasion. I know how much you like the black shirt, though if it were me I would go for a white one. It would be more formal and more traditional.

[Ryan Ross]

Oh I know FB. Its a historical thing for me, I am just old enough to remember WW2 and I certainly remember those that survived it. Black(and brown) shirts have bad, very bad, connotations that go with that grim time and I can't help it and even to this day, they just turn my mind to very negative thoughts.

Ah yes... I had not taken certain neopolitical entities into account here, but having done so, I can certainly see your point clearly.

Even so, I think I'll strive on with the current shirt choice; perhaps my jovial disposition will help to garner more positive associations with the color. We can only hope.

You look good Ryan and definitely not "too" traditional. This strikes me as mostly traditional with a bit of both contemporary and historical flair. The sporran appears historically inspired, the hose, jacket, and waistcoat are all more traditional, and the black shirt with solid grey tie is more contemporary. I'm thinking that might also be a more recent tartan?

I've never been Confirmed but that sounds like a rather special occasion. I know how much you like the black shirt, though if it were me I would go for a white one. It would be more formal and more traditional.

You've a very good eye, sir- That tartan is my own humble fancy, and is only about four or five years old.

LOL- Ironically, one of the reasons I chose the black shirt was to tone down the level of formality! I'll be entering the Catholic church tomorrow, and in my experience, many Catholics tend to air on the more casual side, at Mass. Indeed, I know that many in attendance tomorrow will be doing just that.

So yes, it was a calculated move on my part. :ninja:

[CMcG]

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So yes, it was a calculated move on my part. :ninja:

I see... shows how much I know about the formality of Catholic events in America

While we're on the subject of traditional style and personal flair, what about a tattersall shirt with a black background? I believe that to be a very traditional pattern for daywear with the kilt, though the more common background colour would be white. Could this be something to look into for a guy who likes dark tones and wants a more traditional look than a solid black shirt?

[Jock Scot]

While we're on the subject of traditional style and personal flair, what about a tattersall shirt with a black background? I believe that to be a very traditional pattern for daywear with the kilt-----

Traditional in that form? I think not!

[CMcG]

Traditional in that form? I think not!

There I go again, getting confused I guess traditional tattersall is always darker lines on a lighter background then?

[Ryan Ross]

I am not a religious person Ryan, but I do understand that it is an important day for many. Can I wish you a very happy special day tomorrow and a happy Easter.

Thanks very, very much, Jock.

I see... shows how much I know about the formality of Catholic events in America

While we're on the subject of traditional style and personal flair, what about a tattersall shirt with a black background? I believe that to be a very traditional pattern for daywear with the kilt, though the more common background colour would be white. Could this be something to look into for a guy who likes dark tones and wants a more traditional look than a solid black shirt?

Traditional or no, if I could find the right shirt, that would certainly be something I would be interested in giving a try! And something I had never really given thought to before. Thanks for the suggestion!

[creagdhubh]

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