first kilted outing

**Moosehead** · 23rd January 06, 11:04 AM

I would say that mil pers would be considerably more tolerant, as most understand the history of the regimental kilt.

**Alan H** · 23rd January 06, 11:34 AM

Remember to not use the kilt pin to attach the apron and the over-apron to one another. The kilt pin is just there for decoration and a bit of weight to keep the over-apron down, neat.

**pdcorlis** · 23rd January 06, 11:45 AM

Brmtin

I glad too hear your first kilted adventure went so well! With comments like those - I bet you'll be itching to wear it again!

**Southern Breeze** · 23rd January 06, 11:55 AM

I can't remember where it's posted, but I recall the High Priest of the Kilt (Hamish) saying it should be worn as follows- 5" or 6" up from the selvidge and 2" or 3" in from the fringe.

**bmrtin** · 23rd January 06, 01:19 PM

im am glad to say that this kilted day will not be my last and i will now have to get more kilts.

**UmAnOnion** · 23rd January 06, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by bmrtin

im am glad to say that this kilted day will not be my last and i will now have to get more kilts.

IN best James Earl Jones voice:
And so the addiction begins.....

**bmrtin** · 23rd January 06, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by UmAnOnion

IN best James Earl Jones voice:
And so the addiction begins.....

darn i hate addictions o'well i guess i can live with this one

**Southern Breeze** · 23rd January 06, 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by bmrtin

im am glad to say that this kilted day will not be my last and i will now have to get more kilts.

Now that your addicted, here's a step by step program to help you. :grin:

Step 1. Buy kilts.
Step 2. Buy Hose.
Step 3. Buy flashes.
Step 4. Buy sporrans.
Step 5. Buy kilt pins.
Step 6. Buy fly plaids.
Step 7. Buy jackets.
Step 8. Buy sgian dubhs.
Step 9. Buy shoes.
Step 10. Learn to make kilts.
Step 11. Hang out on X-Marks.
Step 12. Repeat as necessary and have a good time with friends and family.

**Hamish** · 23rd January 06, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by Southern Breeze

I can't remember where it's posted, but I recall the High Priest of the Kilt (Hamish) saying it should be worn as follows- 5" or 6" up from the selvidge and 2" or 3" in from the fringe.

Wow! SB are you suggesting that I should wear a censer instead of a sporran? That, methinks, would be playing with fire!!! ;)

As we are always saying: there really are no rules as such when it comes to kilt wearing, but there is a lot of tradition. When I first became a kilt owner, back in the 1950s, that was the position recommended to me by the kiltmaker and I have since aimed for roughly that spot with all my subsequent kilt pins.

Whilst we have traditions to uphold, that is not to say that we cannot position a kilt pin wherever we wish. Don't forget, unless we are in the Army or in a pipe band, our kilts are not uniforms - nor are they costumes. They are everyday garments to be worn formally, informally or downright casually - but with respect.