Article: "Rebel army – The latest kilt trends and ideas"

[Jock Scot]

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Perhaps ruche ties are popular in Glasgow and the lowlands in general and popular with the hire companies if their pictures are anything to go by, but I cannot ever recall seeing one actually being worn.

[figheadair]

OMG, what a bunch of horrors. Jock's description of Glasgow trendy is spot on. Individually, there a couple of the jackets that are 'interesting', every one of the kilts is too long. Personally I wouldn't be seen dead in any of it.

My son is getting married next year so it's time for some new stuff; a complete outfit for him, a jacket, and possibly a kilt for me. You can bet that none of the above will feature. I would love to weave the material for his/our kilt(s) but don't know if I will have time. However, something old and Clan Donald related for the tartan, regimental tie, plain hose (not white of course), my trusty old brass cantle sporran (which I might polish up) and a plain (not evening) jacket, or possibly even a tweed one (sorry Jock but it's a Day Wedding). Some years ago I designed the 51 (Scottish) Brigade Tweed and I think it would look outstanding.

[Jock Scot]

I am sure that you all will be the epitome of tasteful kilt attire Peter. I have never been to an evening wedding service in the UK, do they happen here? In my experience, I would wear a tweed kilt jacket to about 60% /70% of all kilted weddings that I have ever attended.

[figheadair]

I am sure that you all will be the epitome of tasteful kilt attire Peter. I have never been to an evening wedding service in the UK, do they happen here? In my experience, I would wear a tweed kilt jacket to about 60% /70% of all kilted weddings that I have ever attended.

Good point Jock. I was using the term to reference the fact that so many people seem to get married in what is effectively evening dress.

[Jock Scot]

Good point Jock. I was using the term to reference the fact that so many people seem to get married in what is effectively evening dress.

I wonder where this evening dress idea for a day wedding came from? I suspect the finger of responsibility is pointing at hire companies who have cynically wrongly advised the unknowing customer that that is what is required. It does save them(hire companies) having to finance, store, maintain and devote time to another two complete-------and correct-----sets(tweed day jackets, waistcoats+ black barathea, silver buttoned, argylls, waistcoats for the formal wedding) of kilt attire , by doing so. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.

[Tomo]

I think the old mantra of wear something you feel comfortable with and look you can carry-off prevails.

Personally I think most of the styles shown are a little too trendy, but fashions change (even with THCD) and in my view rouche ties are an abomination and the preserve of footballers (if that's the look you want wear a cravat - although perhaps not with a kilt).

Having said that, there are perhaps elements that could be borrowed to create an individual look. The cookie-cutter approach to THCD can lend itself to too much of a uniform and impersonal look, it's the personal touches that make all the difference. I quite like the idea of the monochromatic look, but don't think the examples given are that great.

For me something in a tweed would look miles better. I think the attached Harris Tweed ensemble looks much better if you want a more contemporary look. Certainly in terms of the kilt, jacket and vest combo - although the sporran is awful and completely the wrong look here and I would ditch the bow-tie (too professorial for my liking) and go with a regular tie instead.

[Geoff Withnell]

To my eye they are all trying very hard to be trendy and "stylish". Of course, the only way to carry it off is to NOT look like you are trying hard, but to make it seem effortless. Epic fail.

[GrainReaper]

I can't help but feel sad that muppets were killed to make a couple of those sporrans.

[figheadair]

For me something in a tweed would look miles better. I think the attached Harris Tweed ensemble looks much better if you want a more contemporary look. Certainly in terms of the kilt, jacket and vest combo - although the sporran is awful and completely the wrong look here and I would ditch the bow-tie (too professorial for my liking) and go with a regular tie instead.

Agree absolutely.

[CMcG]

Interesting replies, and I especially thank those who are taking the time to engage a little bit more with this.

Advertising photos of kilt models rarely get any love around here, so I'm not surprised that most people are rejecting the images. They are typically too stiff and lack the attention to detail that Xmarkers thrive on. They also tend to exhibit the heavy hand of commercial interest...

Let's move this discussion forward by ignoring the pics and dealing with the theory, shall we? This article is about both kilt trends and ideas. Right at the top is the premise that, "a modern man needs a up-to-date wedding ensemble."

Assuming that a hypothetical groom would like to go for a contemporary kilted look—but avoid trends that will make their wedding photos look painfully dated in ten years—are any of the author's suggestions helpful? Why or why not? If none of the ideas in the article would be useful for a groom seeking to be up-to-date, what advice would you give instead?

This is not to suggest that there is anything wrong with people who are into doing a staunchly traditional, historically themed, or cutting edge modern wedding. But for kilt afficionados looking for a classic-yet-contemporary style, what would be the best approach?