How NOT to wear a kilt

[Greekscottish]

I am a Greek who lives in Istanbul, Turkey. And I like Scottish culture very much. Recently, I became interested in Scottish clothings, especially in kilts. I have a piece I think very authentic. I added photos.
What is your opinion about this piece?

It's great to join you!
Thanks.

[Jock Scot]

Hello there. There are many ways to wear the kilt. Sometimes it is often worn incorrectly, sometimes the kilt is worn well. There is really no right or wrong way to wear the kilt as personal choice is an option open to all of us, but………………..wearing the the kilt and its assorted attire to “best effect” in many different circumstances and is what many experienced kilt wearers aim for. I have to say though, that many kilt wearers sadly fail dismally on that particular aspect. I suggest that the properly applied "best effect" aspect might be the route that you could wish to aim for. Why? A properly worn kilt and its accompanying attire, is a wonderful sight!

[jsrnephdoc]

I added photos.
What is your opinion about this piece?

It's great to join you!
Thanks.

They look just like "the emperor's new clothes" (from somebody's fairy tales)

Only in the fairy tale, the emperor himself was still visible (I can't find the pics)

[Greekscottish]

Hello,

Added photos

[jsrnephdoc]

Hello,

Added photos

Thanks so much. Brand new! (basting stitches still in place. What Tartan is that?

[Greekscottish]

It's not actually new, but vintage, as it bears the signature of kiltmaker J.R. Wade. However, it's been preserved very well to this day. It's known that this kiltmaker was a master tailor for the army in the 1970s.

[OC Richard]

It bears the signature of kiltmaker J.R. Wade...a master tailor for the army in the 1970s.

I did notice that kilt has interesting buckles which I can't recall seeing before.

Could you post a photo of the label? Many kilts lack labels and it's great to see them when they do have them.

[jsrnephdoc]

It's not actually new, but vintage, as it bears the signature of kiltmaker J.R. Wade. However, it's been preserved very well to this day. It's known that this kiltmaker was a master tailor for the army in the 1970s.

I misspoke. The fact that basting stitches remain in place doesn't mean it's NEW.

Three possibilities consistent with that::

• It was made in the 1970s (or even earlier), but never worn (because those basting stitches remain)
• It's been extraordinarily well cared for, and a recent cleaning was accompanied by placing basting stitches to preserve the pleats
• It's been worn routinely, but no one informed the wearer that those stitches were supposed to be removed before wearing.

[User]

Basting stitches can be added back on to a kilt. For example, if the kilt was being shipped or placed into long term storage.

[Greekscottish]

44518[/ATTACH]ard;1412701]I did notice that kilt has interesting buckles which I can't recall seeing before.

Could you post a photo of the label? Many kilts lack labels and it's great to see them when they do have them.

It has never been opened or worn since its creation. It's labeled with the name J.R. Wade, kiltmaker. I checked his phone number, and it dates back to before 1995 and is registered to the same person. This numbering system changed in the country after 1995, and I found the current version. J.R. Wade was a renowned kiltmaker known as a master army tailor in the 1970s. He sewed for the RAOC until 1978.
So, we have a truly unique piece.