Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
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.

Quote Originally Posted by CMcG View Post
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: