First Kilted outing!!

[Casey_in_Carolina]

I thought the flashes went to the outside side of the calf, is that not correct? Should they be moved around more towards or even touching the shin?

Casey

[McMurdo]

I thought the flashes went to the outside side of the calf, is that not correct? Should they be moved around more towards or even touching the shin?

Casey

Casey they do go right where you put them, take a look through the style galleries, I'm sure you will see flashes exactly where you have them. Some of our members our pipers and as such they may be used to the Pipe Major barking at them regarding flash placement, amongst other trivialities.

[Nighthawk]

I thought the flashes went to the outside side of the calf, is that not correct? Should they be moved around more towards or even touching the shin?

Casey

You look fine to me. Personally, I have a preference for flashes- side of the leg like you have them for casual, and towards the shin (actually touching the shin bones) for formal. This ideal comes from observing pipers. It seems that when they are dressed in full regalia that's how they wear their flashes. And personally, I think it just looks better- as in, more formal. The point of the things (other than to hold up the socks) is to add a touch of extra color to the outfit, and they seem (to my eyes anyway) to achieve that a little more if they are to the front a bit. Like McMurdo said, it's not a uniform- it's clothing. Wear it how you feel most comfortable.

[ardchoille]

Looking good

[Tim Little]

Sounds like it was a great day!

The ammo pouch seems to work very well for a casual "sporran" -- I'm impressed.

And yes, Belhaven is a fine brew indeed!

[Galician]

I agree that you look great in that photo.

As to the flashes, I do like how they stand out more when positioned a bit farther up on the leg. Maybe at 3/9 o'clock? But as McMurdo and others say, it's the effectiveness of the garters that really counts.

I'm just curious as to why you chose the Clark/Clergy tartan.

[Casey_in_Carolina]

I'm just curious as to why you chose the Clark/Clergy tartan.

I'm a Clarke, so I thought the Clark tartan was most appropriate I'm going to keep my eye out for some of the other Clark variants, though from what I've seen, they're quite rare, and may have to be special weave requests. I'll probably eventually(way down the road) add several others, I know I'll get an Law Enforcement Officers tartan, probably a US Army tartan, and maybe a Carolina tartan. I need to see the Carolina tartan on someone though, it seems a bit bright for me in the pictures. Of course, this is all down the road when my money train comes in

Casey