1 Kilt 10 Looks : A Visual Guide to Formality in Highland Attire

[Archxpat]

Very useful and informative to a newbie. It really does show how versatile a kilt is.

[donursus]

I gotta admit, the outfit with that safari shirt and the pith was absolutely amazing. I may have to try and use that next st. patricks day (since I was able to convince my boss that it totally is appropriate attire to wear a kilt on that day). Wonder if I can find a good black safari shirt made of rough material...
Also, you guys have sold me on jacket cut I should do, it seems that its better to do a boxy cut jacket unless its tweed. Any advice on wearing just a vest, no jacket?

[Archxpat]

Is a flat cap (tweed) with a kilt at all acceptable with a kilt for casual country wear?

[unixken]

I wont speak for others, and purists may disparage it, but I wear a barleycorn tweed flat cap rather often, when kilted. It's my usual every day hat, as well.

[Archxpat]

Unixken, Thanks for the positive feedback.

[Downunder Kilt]

Is a flat cap (tweed) with a kilt at all acceptable with a kilt for casual country wear?

If you use the search function and type in flat caps , I am sure you will find more opinions than you expect. Has always been a hot topic. Cheers

[Archxpat]

Thanks Downunder, I did a search as you suggested, some varied opinions! But predominantly positive. I subscribe to the wear what you like school generally but within the parameters of convention for formal events.... A bit of individuality with respect for tradition.

[Sir Robert]

First I love Panache's photos on page 1 of this thread, excellent reference. I might add Kilts as Punk/Goth not as sub casual but as evening wear.

Also would there not be a white jacket/white tie one notch more formal that Panashe's "No.10 White Tie"?

P.S. Where does a great kilt fall in this spectrum?

[Panache]

Sir Robert,

In answer to your questions...

(1) Doing a goth kilt outfit (be it club wear or formal) is rather easy as there are no set rules for such. It is up to the individual's taste. A quick visit to a Hot Topic clothing store will surely give you ideas.

(2) A formal doublet is considered white tie equivalent. I am fairly confident that such things as white Prince Charlie coatees and such are modern constructs and their color doesn't make them anymore formal than a black one. Unless I was playing a part of some sort of musical I can't see myself wearing an all white coatee or doublet.

(3) Being that the purpose of these photos was for Glen and I to show how one kilt can range from very casual to very formal, the belted plaid (or "great kilt" doesn't really fit in with the scope of the project. The only time I wear one is for Renaissance Faire (with full knowledge it is historically inaccurate by at least a couple of decades). Belted plaids always look costume-like to me, however Matt Newsome and a few others on XMTS have sported plaids with their kilts that give a similar look to the belted plaid without the impression of making their outfit a costume.

I hope these answers are of help.

Cheers

Jamie

First I love Panache's photos on page 1 of this thread, excellent reference. I might add Kilts as Punk/Goth not as sub casual but as evening wear.

Also would there not be a white jacket/white tie one notch more formal that Panashe's "No.10 White Tie"?

P.S. Where does a great kilt fall in this spectrum?