Quote Originally Posted by Alan H
Note that a number of the links on the page are not really to kilt sites, but rather, general "unbifurcated garment" sites. Those might not be to your taste (some they're not my taste, either) but the PRINCIPLE is good, if you ask me.

BTW, does anyone else think that the sort-of pinstriped business kilt and jacket in one of the pictures on kitday.com is dead-bug-ugly?
Hi Alan,

With regard to the pinstripe kilt suit: I also have this suit which, for me as a non-trouser owner, is indeed as close as I can get to a business suit! Admittedly, now that I am retired, it does not get a lot of wearing but, with trousers, it was precisely what I wore for work through most of my working life. This kilted suit (one of three kilt suits in my wardrobe) is the one I select to wear to evening drinks parties/receptions, to funerals (with a white shirt and black tie) and to weddings when the full dress tartan ensemble would be inappropriate for a guest. I have tried to post a photo of my suit in this post but I cannot find a way to do so! However, there is one on page 6 of my Photo Album (link below).

As with most items of clothing, whether or not it looks good/effective depends so much upon how it is worn and accessorised, and I have to agree that the photo taken on the catwalk at 'Dressed to Kilt' is of a slovenly and untidy presentation. A Pinstripe suit is semi-formal and should be worn appropriately. The hose should be worn pulled up and with smart shoes; the shirt chosen is totally out of place and should have been plain (white, black or a pastel shade being ideal with grey pinstripe).

I do not always wear a sporran with this suit, indeed I sometimes wear the kilt casually without the jacket - black boots, rolled down black or grey hose and a chunky black sweater.

Anything is possible with this outfit, as with any other, but thought MUST be given to the image the wearer presents before he ventures into the great world outside!