Atlanta St. Andrews Society Burns Dinner

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Thanks for the link, Matt.

What is clearly evident after looking at those pics is that SOOOOOOOOO many men just don't seem to understand that a waistcoat that does not cover the top of the kilt is WAY TOO SMALL!!!
What are they thinking by allowing themselves to be seen in public with a two or three inch gap between the top of the kilt and the bottom of the waistcoat? If they are renting their kit, cannot waistcoats in a longer size be provided? I am almost at the point where I thing "the gap" is worse than white hose. Almost at that point!

Sandford

I'm just going on my gut impression (pun intended), but I have a feeling that most of the gentlemen there own their own jackets/doublets and waistcoats. Not many of them looked like "rentals" to me.

I would assume that many purchased these items when they were a bit smaller in the waist. With an increase in girth that often sets in with age, the kilt tends to creep down and the waistcoat tends to creep up.

I agree, though, this is a pet peeve of mine. Properly fitted clothing makes a huge difference!

Another thing I noticed is people wearing trews with Prince Charlie coatees that were not made for wear with Prince Charlies. They need to have the high fish-tail back to prevent the white of the shirt from showing above the trousers. It's the little things that make the difference!

[JSFMACLJR]

It's the little things that make the difference!

Perfect words, Matt. This is what it often boils down to.

Sandford

[sirdaniel1975]

Matt, very nice photos.

I personally like where MacLean places his cap when he's not wearing it upon his head. I have wished on many occasions that more would not wear their caps indoors. I have observed that some feel they must wear all accessories at all times to show that they have some kind of a complete outfit. (I'm not referring to anyone in your photos Matt) My own observation since I've been back in Fl. Thus I am usually around lots of gents wearing an array of bonnets indoors, and for formal occasions as well.

I have worn my dirk only once, and for a 3 mile parade. I had to wear it on my right hip, otherwise I would have had a strange limp reaction for the following days. Like you Matt, I find the dirk a bit cumbersome.

Matt, I liked your threads. I noticed the different waistcoat and am pleased to know it is one you purchased from the link posted previously. I always liked the looks of most of the waistcoats and jackets from that vendor and fashioned them for kilt wear in my minds eye.