Complete the outfit

[DWFII]

BTW, at the risk of ruining my standing in the Auld Crabbits, I kind of like flat caps although I prefer the ones that used to be called "newsboys."

I bring this up because someone mentioned a bonnet which I agree isn't really necessary (although I love my WPG TOS) but I have sneaking suspicion that flat caps may have evolved or at least been influenced by highland bonnets pulled forward to shade the face.

PS..I don't own a flatcap...

[Jock Scot]

BTW, at the risk of ruining my standing in the Auld Crabbits, I kind of like flat caps although I prefer the ones that used to be called "newsboys."

I bring this up because someone mentioned a bonnet which I agree isn't really necessary (although I love my WPG TOS) but I have sneaking suspicion that flat caps may have evolved or at least been influenced by highland bonnets pulled forward to shade the face.

PS..I don't own a flatcap...

Steady Jock, stay very steady Jock, say absolutely nothing Jock!

[Rob Wright]

Steady Jock, stay very steady Jock, say absolutely nothing Jock!

What about a fedora?


Runs away

Rob

[Bugbear]

What about a fedora?


Runs away

Rob

You know, that gives me an idea. Next week I will be having some pictures taken of me wearing a kilt casually, so I might grab my straw hat and get a picture with that. Just to see what Jock thinks; not to anger him.

[Friday]

Thank you gentlemen. If someone is new to kilting and this forum there is a lot of information out there that can be over whelming. Everything here can be found in various posts and threads but I suffer brain death after reading web pages for a couple of hours. If new person goes to the web they can find kilt outfits but they quickly run to $1,000 or more not unreasonable for what you get. For a new person it is hard to try and determine what is needed at the start, what should be added next and what should be the ultimate goal.

I have a number of kilts, from my father I inheirited a number of nice sporrans and I am knitting my own hose. I justt want to go back to the basics. Recently there have been a number of threads on what should be worn at a formal even. For many of us formal is taking your wife to a company party or a nice resturant for dinner. For these a nice suit and tie would work for the non-kilted and we need to remind the newbie that they don't have to have formal attire to look good. As pointed out tonight when I take my wife to dinner the nice cable sweater, will look good.

This will give someone a good idea where to start and how to progress.

[DWFII]

Steady Jock, stay very steady Jock, say absolutely nothing Jock!

Sorry...that was uncalled for. I don't know what came over me.

[Jock Scot]

Rob and Ted, you mischievous pair, I think a panama is just the ticket to be worn with the kilt in your hot climes.

[Panache]

Rob and Ted, you mischievous pair, I think a panama is just the ticket to be worn with the kilt in your hot climes.

Jock wouldn't a ith: be more appropriate?



Cheers

Jamie

[Bugbear]

BTW, at the risk of ruining my standing in the Auld Crabbits, I kind of like flat caps although I prefer the ones that used to be called "newsboys."

I bring this up because someone mentioned a bonnet which I agree isn't really necessary (although I love my WPG TOS) but I have sneaking suspicion that flat caps may have evolved or at least been influenced by highland bonnets pulled forward to shade the face.

PS..I don't own a flatcap...