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30th October 18, 08:57 AM
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Bill,
Is this the photo you were thinking about?
The event was the annual formal "Dining-in" of the 78th Fraser Highlanders where I was keynote speaker.
The invitation said "Black Tie, full ribbons and medals".
This is one of the very few times I have ever worn a Prince Charlie Coatee and the only time I have ever worn Ghillie Brouges. I wore them simply because a customer had walked into my shop not a week earlier and gifted me a brand new, never worn, entire outfit that fit me perfectly.
The outfit also included every accessory ever known.
I kept only the jacket and shoes. Everything else ended up on my second-hand rack.
I pulled one of my rental sporrans out of the drawer.
And yes, you remember correctly. This is the most formal I ever go. I have nothing moral or ethical against fur, It's just not me.
Here I am again, in the same jacket and sporran. BTW - this jacket now has black buttons which I love.
To me "Black-Tie" should be simple and elegant. Elegance to me implies understated and refined. "It's the man, not the clothes" sort of thinking.
Anything more just smacks of "costume/fancy dress ball" to my eye..
Steve Ashton
www.freedomkilts.com
Skype (webcam enabled) thewizardofbc
I wear the kilt because: Swish + Swagger = Swoon.
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30th October 18, 09:16 AM
#2
Exactly the picture I was remembering Steve, and yes, I'm slowly moving towards more understatement although there are a few times to pull out the stops.
Is that smooth-grain or pebbled?
Hmm!
Last edited by Father Bill; 30th October 18 at 09:17 AM.
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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30th October 18, 04:19 PM
#3
My rental sporrans are the pebbled "Bandsman" ones.
Would you like one? I have an extra.
Steve Ashton
www.freedomkilts.com
Skype (webcam enabled) thewizardofbc
I wear the kilt because: Swish + Swagger = Swoon.
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30th October 18, 04:37 PM
#4
 Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC
My rental sporrans are the pebbled "Bandsman" ones.
Would you like one? I have an extra.
Absolutely! It's the one I've been leaning to most recently. Let's talk!
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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1st November 18, 09:21 PM
#5
Hey, cousin, how about this?
Allen Sinclair, FSAScot
Eastern Region Vice President
North Carolina Commissioner
Clan Sinclair Association (USA)
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2nd November 18, 03:19 AM
#6
Originally Posted by ASinclair
Hey, cousin, how about this?
Absolutely lovely, Cuz, but probably not in my budget or needs for the nonce!  (I’m more than a wee bit jealous to be honest!)
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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2nd November 18, 03:34 AM
#7
Would sporran colour not also play a part in the daywear vs evening wear convention? I would have thought for example a brown leather sporran with a copper cantlelwould better match tweeds and therefore more suited to daywear than a black fur version?
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6th November 18, 08:17 AM
#8
Out of curiosity, Allen, where did you get this? Goat-hair was favoured in the Victorian age, but they're really hard to find today.
It might be a future choice!
Bill+
Originally Posted by ASinclair
Hey, cousin, how about this?
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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6th November 18, 09:35 AM
#9
Originally Posted by Father Bill
Out of curiosity, Allen, where did you get this? Goat-hair was favoured in the Victorian age, but they're really hard to find today.
It might be a future choice!
Bill+
I had it custom made. This post has details and some more pictures:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...sporran-94159/
Allen Sinclair, FSAScot
Eastern Region Vice President
North Carolina Commissioner
Clan Sinclair Association (USA)
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