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    Duncan...

    Hi, Duncan -- glad to have you here wi' us!

    One other option that you may not be aware of to you, since you are in Central Florida, is the Dunedin (FL) district tartan. There are several towns & cities in Florida, including Dunedin and Sarasota which were settled by Scots, and the Dunedin tartan was designed to honour these first settlers -- but do not think it is just for Scots -- the whole idea of a district tartan is that it is open to anyone who may live there, or even those who feel the least connection to that area.

    If you scroll down this page, you will see a graphic of the tartan, as well as picture of some folks from the New World Celts (www.newworldcelts.org) in the tartan:

    http://www.dunedinhighlandgames.com/...in_dunedin.htm

    Where are you at in Central FL? My father-in-law lives over in Crystal City.

    Cheers,

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    Welcome aboard! This board is a great place to get questions like this answered. Although you may get some differences of opinion, you can use those opinions to form your own kilted style.

    If you would like to see an example of how to dress with the kilt, I suggest you check out some of the pictures of our exalted board member Hamish. He always seems to come off looking sharp, whether its in full formal gear or completely casual.
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    Hey Duncan... glad you're chiming in!

    I agree with Doc on this one. Central Florida isn't exactly a hot-bed for Celtic culture. If you were in Boston or Philadelphia... well...

    Just enjoy your kilt with comfort and pride. As time goes by, you'll find your look. At that point, you may choose to wear a casual with a t-shirt, or a formal with a Highland Shirt (Jacobite).

    Just get comfortable and go with it! I prefer to wear my BearKilts Grizzly cuts with sleeveless Irish shirts. It's my look, and anyone with a beef can... well...
    Arise. Kill. Eat.

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    Central Florida...

    I agree with Doc on this one. Central Florida isn't exactly a hot-bed for Celtic culture. If you were in Boston or Philadelphia... well...
    I was surprised how much Celtic cultural things there are in Florida -- there are games in Ocala, Dunedin, etc.-- and several Scottish & Irish Societies -- and the aforementioned New World Celts, which have kilt nights all over the place:

    www.newworldcelts.org

    Take a look at their events page -- lot of stuff going on! And don't forget "Off Kilter!" at the Canadian pavillion at EPCOT! :mrgreen:

    I looked into this because my wife wants to move back to Florida! ;)

    Cheers,

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    Welcome to the Forum Duncan!

    Wear what is comfortable with your kilt, though I would agree with others here and avoid mixing a print with a tartan and stay with solids. About wearing your wifes' tartan I think it's a grand idea, my bride of nearly 32 years is giiving me a kilt for our anniversary this October and to honor her I've chosen to have it made in her clan tartan (MacNeil).

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    Am I the only one who can't stand those "Jacobite" shirts?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob C.
    Am I the only one who can't stand those "Jacobite" shirts?
    Nope. I won't go so far as to say that "I can't stand" them, but you'll only see me wearing them at Renn Faire gigs. Otherwise, they make me look like a bat.

    Hey Todd... as for Central Florida's Celtic culture, I'm sure it's there. We're EVERYWHERE. It's all relative, but I understand.
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    everywhere...

    Quote Originally Posted by Jimmy Carbomb
    Nope. I won't go so far as to say that "I can't stand" them, but you'll only see me wearing them at Renn Faire gigs. Otherwise, they make me look like a bat.

    Hey Todd... as for Central Florida's Celtic culture, I'm sure it's there. We're EVERYWHERE. It's all relative, but I understand.
    Isn't that the truth, Jimmy -- it sure proves that the Celts are a "diaspora people", and continue to be so. :mrgreen:

    I'm not big on the white or off-white Jacobite shirts -- our piper has one in a sage green which works well with his Campbell kilt, but that's an exception. I guess I'm not fond of them because they're everywhere as well.

    T.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob C.
    Am I the only one who can't stand those "Jacobite" shirts?
    No, you're definitely not. I don't share your dislike, but I know other folks definitely do.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob C.
    Am I the only one who can't stand those "Jacobite" shirts?
    Nope, I can't stand them either. At least usually. Bear had some pretty cool ones from L&M Highland Outfitters at the games this year, and I was almost tempted. http://www.landmhighland.com/default...typ=60&pid=461

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